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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.46, 1,950.38 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.46, 1,950.38 and 422.82 is: 634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.46 : 1,950.38 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.46/1,950.38 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.46x = 1,950.38 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.46x = 824,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,659.14/1,300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.13

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