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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.44, 1,950.38 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.44, 1,950.38 and 423.02 is: 634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.44 : 1,950.38 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.44/1,950.38 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.44x = 1,950.38 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.44x = 825,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,037.88/1,300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.43

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