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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.06, 1,950.36 and 434.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.06, 1,950.36 and 434.75 is: 651.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.06 : 1,950.36 = 434.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.06/1,950.36 = 434.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.06x = 1,950.36 × 434.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.06x = 847,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,919.01/1,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.71

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