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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.40, 1,949.10 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.40, 1,949.10 and 433.50 is: 650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.40 : 1,949.10 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.40/1,949.10 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.40x = 1,949.10 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.40x = 844,934.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,934.85/1,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.25

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