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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.34, 1,951.80 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.34, 1,951.80 and 423.87 is: 635.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.34 : 1,951.80 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.34/1,951.80 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.34x = 1,951.80 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.34x = 827,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,315.94/1,301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.74

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