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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.06, 1,963.80 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.06, 1,963.80 and 431.31 is: 647.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.06 : 1,963.80 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.06/1,963.80 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.06x = 1,963.80 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.06x = 846,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,999.21/1,309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.03

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