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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.90, 1,965.94 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.90, 1,965.94 and 433.24 is: 649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.90 : 1,965.94 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.90/1,965.94 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.90x = 1,965.94 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.90x = 851,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,721.68/1,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.72

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