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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.90, 1,952.64 and 1,137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.90, 1,952.64 and 1,137.98 is: 1,705.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.90 : 1,952.64 = 1,137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.90/1,952.64 = 1,137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.90x = 1,952.64 × 1,137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.90x = 2,222,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,055.50/1,302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.47

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