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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.13, 1,949.58 and 433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.13, 1,949.58 and 433.83 is: 650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.13 : 1,949.58 = 433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.13/1,949.58 = 433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.13x = 1,949.58 × 433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.13x = 845,786.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,786.29/1,300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.54

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