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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.62, 1,953.32 and 754.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.62, 1,953.32 and 754.97 is: 1,132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.62 : 1,953.32 = 754.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.62/1,953.32 = 754.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.62x = 1,953.32 × 754.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.62x = 1,474,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,690.12/1,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.09

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