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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.14, 1,949.74 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.14, 1,949.74 and 434.25 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.14 : 1,949.74 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.14/1,949.74 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.14x = 1,949.74 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.14x = 846,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,673.51/1,300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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