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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.77, 1,954.43 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.77, 1,954.43 and 437.06 is: 655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.77 : 1,954.43 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.77/1,954.43 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.77x = 1,954.43 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.77x = 854,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,207.52/1,302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.68

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