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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.88, 1,951.50 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.88, 1,951.50 and 435.44 is: 653.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.88 : 1,951.50 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.88/1,951.50 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.88x = 1,951.50 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.88x = 849,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,761.16/1,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.22

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