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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.54, 1,954.10 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.54, 1,954.10 and 436.84 is: 655.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.54 : 1,954.10 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.54/1,954.10 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.54x = 1,954.10 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.54x = 853,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,629.04/1,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.36

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