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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.58, 1,951.67 and 788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.58, 1,951.67 and 788.50 is: 1,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.58 : 1,951.67 = 788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.58/1,951.67 = 788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.58x = 1,951.67 × 788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.58x = 1,538,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,891.80/1,302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.42

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