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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.40, 1,952.10 and 435.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.40, 1,952.10 and 435.78 is: 653.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.40 : 1,952.10 = 435.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.40/1,952.10 = 435.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.40x = 1,952.10 × 435.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.40x = 850,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,686.14/1,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.67

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