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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.88, 1,950.83 and 423.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.88, 1,950.83 and 423.15 is: 634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.88 : 1,950.83 = 423.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.88/1,950.83 = 423.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.88x = 1,950.83 × 423.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.88x = 825,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,490.17/1,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.56

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