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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.30, 1,966.53 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.30, 1,966.53 and 433.64 is: 650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.30 : 1,966.53 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.30/1,966.53 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.30x = 1,966.53 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.30x = 852,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,761.55/1,311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.32

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