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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.92, 1,964.96 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.92, 1,964.96 and 432.60 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.92 : 1,964.96 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.92/1,964.96 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.92x = 1,964.96 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.92x = 850,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,041.70/1,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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