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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.59, 1,954.17 and 436.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.59, 1,954.17 and 436.88 is: 655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.59 : 1,954.17 = 436.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.59/1,954.17 = 436.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.59x = 1,954.17 × 436.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.59x = 853,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,728.02/1,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.41

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