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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.89, 1,954.35 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.89, 1,954.35 and 437.22 is: 655.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.89 : 1,954.35 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.89/1,954.35 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.89x = 1,954.35 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.89x = 854,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,480.91/1,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.84

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