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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.64, 1,948.92 and 434.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.64, 1,948.92 and 434.02 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.64 : 1,948.92 = 434.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.64/1,948.92 = 434.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.64x = 1,948.92 × 434.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.64x = 845,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,870.26/1,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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