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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.06, 1,951.90 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.06, 1,951.90 and 435.38 is: 653.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.06 : 1,951.90 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.06/1,951.90 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.06x = 1,951.90 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.06x = 849,807.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,807.37/1,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.16

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