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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.26, 1,953.23 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.26, 1,953.23 and 436.64 is: 654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.26 : 1,953.23 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.26/1,953.23 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.26x = 1,953.23 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.26x = 852,846.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,846.40/1,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.90

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