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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.78, 1,952.87 and 435.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.78, 1,952.87 and 435.89 is: 653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.78 : 1,952.87 = 435.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.78/1,952.87 = 435.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.78x = 1,952.87 × 435.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.78x = 851,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,236.50/1,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.90

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