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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.28, 1,952.12 and 435.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.28, 1,952.12 and 435.39 is: 653.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.28 : 1,952.12 = 435.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.28/1,952.12 = 435.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.28x = 1,952.12 × 435.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.28x = 849,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,931.35/1,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.15

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