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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.24, 1,802.27 and 953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.24, 1,802.27 and 953.24 is: 1,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.24 : 1,802.27 = 953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.24/1,802.27 = 953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.24x = 1,802.27 × 953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.24x = 1,718,002.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,002.74/1,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.23

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