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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.14, 1,954.08 and 609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.14, 1,954.08 and 609.60 is: 914.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.14 : 1,954.08 = 609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.14/1,954.08 = 609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.14x = 1,954.08 × 609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.14x = 1,191,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,207.17/1,303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.11

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