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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.88, 1,949.80 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.88, 1,949.80 and 434.18 is: 651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.88 : 1,949.80 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.88/1,949.80 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.88x = 1,949.80 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.88x = 846,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,564.16/1,299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.26

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