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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.62, 1,964.40 and 432.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.62, 1,964.40 and 432.53 is: 648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.62 : 1,964.40 = 432.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.62/1,964.40 = 432.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.62x = 1,964.40 × 432.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.62x = 849,652.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,652.11/1,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.78

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