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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.06, 1,953.27 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.06, 1,953.27 and 436.08 is: 654.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.06 : 1,953.27 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.06/1,953.27 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.06x = 1,953.27 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.06x = 851,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,781.98/1,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.18

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