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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.61, 1,965.39 and 433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.61, 1,965.39 and 433.07 is: 649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.61 : 1,965.39 = 433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.61/1,965.39 = 433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.61x = 1,965.39 × 433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.61x = 851,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,141.62/1,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.42

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