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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.08, 1,951.80 and 435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.08, 1,951.80 and 435.64 is: 653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.08 : 1,951.80 = 435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.08/1,951.80 = 435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.08x = 1,951.80 × 435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.08x = 850,282.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,282.15/1,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.52

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