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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.51, 1,966.06 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.51, 1,966.06 and 433.28 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.51 : 1,966.06 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.51/1,966.06 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.51x = 1,966.06 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.51x = 851,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,858.31/1,310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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