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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.21, 1,953.35 and 436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.21, 1,953.35 and 436.53 is: 654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.21 : 1,953.35 = 436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.21/1,953.35 = 436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.21x = 1,953.35 × 436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.21x = 852,693.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,693.69/1,302.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.81

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