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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.83, 1,954.43 and 437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.83, 1,954.43 and 437.39 is: 656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.83 : 1,954.43 = 437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.83/1,954.43 = 437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.83x = 1,954.43 × 437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.83x = 854,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,845.95/1,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.15

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