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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.36, 1,953.40 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.36, 1,953.40 and 436.56 is: 654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.36 : 1,953.40 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.36/1,953.40 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.36x = 1,953.40 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.36x = 852,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,776.30/1,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.79

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