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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.17, 1,953.38 and 436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.17, 1,953.38 and 436.61 is: 654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.17 : 1,953.38 = 436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.17/1,953.38 = 436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.17x = 1,953.38 × 436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.17x = 852,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,865.24/1,302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.96

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