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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.26, 1,951.92 and 435.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.26, 1,951.92 and 435.58 is: 653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.26 : 1,951.92 = 435.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.26/1,951.92 = 435.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.26x = 1,951.92 × 435.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.26x = 850,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,217.31/1,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.38

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