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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.80, 1,954.14 and 425.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.80, 1,954.14 and 425.30 is: 637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.80 : 1,954.14 = 425.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.80/1,954.14 = 425.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.80x = 1,954.14 × 425.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.80x = 831,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,095.74/1,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.93

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