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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.03, 1,948.32 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.03, 1,948.32 and 433.14 is: 649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.03 : 1,948.32 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.03/1,948.32 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.03x = 1,948.32 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.03x = 843,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,895.32/1,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.63

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