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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.56, 1,953.84 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.56, 1,953.84 and 436.92 is: 655.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.56 : 1,953.84 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.56/1,953.84 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.56x = 1,953.84 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.56x = 853,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,671.77/1,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.38

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