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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.88, 1,953.70 and 436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.88, 1,953.70 and 436.58 is: 654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.88 : 1,953.70 = 436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.88/1,953.70 = 436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.88x = 1,953.70 × 436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.88x = 852,946.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,946.35/1,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.66

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