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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.96, 1,952.96 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.96, 1,952.96 and 436.28 is: 654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.96 : 1,952.96 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.96/1,952.96 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.96x = 1,952.96 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.96x = 852,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,037.39/1,301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.43

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