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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.62, 1,954.34 and 609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.62, 1,954.34 and 609.92 is: 914.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.62 : 1,954.34 = 609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.62/1,954.34 = 609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.62x = 1,954.34 × 609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.62x = 1,191,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,991.05/1,303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.37

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