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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.97, 1,949.97 and 434.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.97, 1,949.97 and 434.29 is: 651.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.97 : 1,949.97 = 434.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.97/1,949.97 = 434.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.97x = 1,949.97 × 434.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.97x = 846,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,852.47/1,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.44

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