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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.40, 1,948.56 and 433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.40, 1,948.56 and 433.54 is: 650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.40 : 1,948.56 = 433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.40/1,948.56 = 433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.40x = 1,948.56 × 433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.40x = 844,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,778.70/1,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.13

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