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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.93, 1,953.39 and 609.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.93, 1,953.39 and 609.21 is: 913.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.93 : 1,953.39 = 609.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.93/1,953.39 = 609.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.93x = 1,953.39 × 609.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.93x = 1,190,024.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,024.72/1,302.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.35

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