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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.90, 1,954.50 and 425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.90, 1,954.50 and 425.10 is: 637.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.90 : 1,954.50 = 425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.90/1,954.50 = 425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.90x = 1,954.50 × 425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.90x = 830,857.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,857.95/1,302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.70

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