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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.38, 1,949.49 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.38, 1,949.49 and 433.82 is: 650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.38 : 1,949.49 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.38/1,949.49 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.38x = 1,949.49 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.38x = 845,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,727.75/1,299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.87

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