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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.73, 1,948.96 and 433.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.73, 1,948.96 and 433.75 is: 650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.73 : 1,948.96 = 433.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.73/1,948.96 = 433.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.73x = 1,948.96 × 433.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.73x = 845,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,361.40/1,299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.41

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