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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.69, 1,953.12 and 652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.69, 1,953.12 and 652.98 is: 979.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.69 : 1,953.12 = 652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.69/1,953.12 = 652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.69x = 1,953.12 × 652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.69x = 1,275,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,348.30/1,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.01

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