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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.49, 1,954.15 and 609.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.49, 1,954.15 and 609.79 is: 914.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.49 : 1,954.15 = 609.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.49/1,954.15 = 609.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.49x = 1,954.15 × 609.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.49x = 1,191,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,621.13/1,303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.18

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