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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.43, 1,964.05 and 431.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.43, 1,964.05 and 431.93 is: 647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.43 : 1,964.05 = 431.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.43/1,964.05 = 431.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.43x = 1,964.05 × 431.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.43x = 848,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,335.95/1,309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.87

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