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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.78, 1,954.37 and 436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.78, 1,954.37 and 436.89 is: 655.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.78 : 1,954.37 = 436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.78/1,954.37 = 436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.78x = 1,954.37 × 436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.78x = 853,842.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,842.52/1,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.40

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