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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.26, 1,966.92 and 433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.26, 1,966.92 and 433.48 is: 650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.26 : 1,966.92 = 433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.26/1,966.92 = 433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.26x = 1,966.92 × 433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.26x = 852,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,620.48/1,311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.23

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