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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.68, 1,963.28 and 443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.68, 1,963.28 and 443.36 is: 664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.68 : 1,963.28 = 443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.68/1,963.28 = 443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.68x = 1,963.28 × 443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.68x = 870,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,439.82/1,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.62

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