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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.62, 1,950.21 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.62, 1,950.21 and 434.46 is: 651.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.62 : 1,950.21 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.62/1,950.21 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.62x = 1,950.21 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.62x = 847,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,288.24/1,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.45

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