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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.52, 1,951.74 and 435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.52, 1,951.74 and 435.66 is: 653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.52 : 1,951.74 = 435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.52/1,951.74 = 435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.52x = 1,951.74 × 435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.52x = 850,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,295.05/1,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.31

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