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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.44, 1,949.46 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.44, 1,949.46 and 433.76 is: 650.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.44 : 1,949.46 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.44/1,949.46 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.44x = 1,949.46 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.44x = 845,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,597.77/1,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.74

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