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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.92, 1,951.41 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.92, 1,951.41 and 435.30 is: 652.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.92 : 1,951.41 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.92/1,951.41 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.92x = 1,951.41 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.92x = 849,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,448.77/1,300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.96

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