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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.98, 1,954.47 and 437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.98, 1,954.47 and 437.29 is: 655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.98 : 1,954.47 = 437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.98/1,954.47 = 437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.98x = 1,954.47 × 437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.98x = 854,670.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,670.19/1,302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.94

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