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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.61, 1,954.30 and 610.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.61, 1,954.30 and 610.32 is: 914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.61 : 1,954.30 = 610.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.61/1,954.30 = 610.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.61x = 1,954.30 × 610.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.61x = 1,192,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,748.38/1,304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.26

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