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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.65, 1,963.26 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.65, 1,963.26 and 431.19 is: 646.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.65 : 1,963.26 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.65/1,963.26 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.65x = 1,963.26 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.65x = 846,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,538.08/1,308.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.88

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