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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.89, 1,950.12 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.89, 1,950.12 and 434.18 is: 651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.89 : 1,950.12 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.89/1,950.12 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.89x = 1,950.12 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.89x = 846,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,703.10/1,299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.37

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