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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.92, 1,950.24 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.92, 1,950.24 and 434.32 is: 651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.92 : 1,950.24 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.92/1,950.24 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.92x = 1,950.24 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.92x = 847,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,028.24/1,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.60

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