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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.59, 1,949.67 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.59, 1,949.67 and 433.88 is: 650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.59 : 1,949.67 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.59/1,949.67 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.59x = 1,949.67 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.59x = 845,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,913.07/1,299.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.91

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