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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.76, 1,954.50 and 425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.76, 1,954.50 and 425.08 is: 637.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.76 : 1,954.50 = 425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.76/1,954.50 = 425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.76x = 1,954.50 × 425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.76x = 830,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,818.86/1,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.74

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