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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.87, 1,966.59 and 433.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.87, 1,966.59 and 433.33 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.87 : 1,966.59 = 433.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.87/1,966.59 = 433.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.87x = 1,966.59 × 433.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.87x = 852,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,177.53/1,310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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