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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.74, 1,950.48 and 434.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.74, 1,950.48 and 434.76 is: 651.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.74 : 1,950.48 = 434.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.74/1,950.48 = 434.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.74x = 1,950.48 × 434.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.74x = 847,990.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,990.68/1,300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.93

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