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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.03, 1,965.17 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.03, 1,965.17 and 432.27 is: 648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.03 : 1,965.17 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.03/1,965.17 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.03x = 1,965.17 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.03x = 849,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,485.12/1,310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.45

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