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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.29, 1,952.03 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.29, 1,952.03 and 435.60 is: 653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.29 : 1,952.03 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.29/1,952.03 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.29x = 1,952.03 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.29x = 850,304.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,304.27/1,301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.43

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