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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.08, 1,965.22 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.08, 1,965.22 and 432.24 is: 648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.08 : 1,965.22 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.08/1,965.22 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.08x = 1,965.22 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.08x = 849,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,446.69/1,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.39

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