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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.64, 1,951.98 and 435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.64, 1,951.98 and 435.75 is: 653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.64 : 1,951.98 = 435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.64/1,951.98 = 435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.64x = 1,951.98 × 435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.64x = 850,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,575.29/1,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.46

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