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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.34, 1,950.51 and 434.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.34, 1,950.51 and 434.66 is: 651.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.34 : 1,950.51 = 434.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.34/1,950.51 = 434.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.34x = 1,950.51 × 434.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.34x = 847,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,808.68/1,300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.99

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