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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.76, 1,965.26 and 432.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.76, 1,965.26 and 432.97 is: 649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.76 : 1,965.26 = 432.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.76/1,965.26 = 432.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.76x = 1,965.26 × 432.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.76x = 850,894.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,894.79/1,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.16

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