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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.49, 1,967.49 and 434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.49, 1,967.49 and 434.13 is: 651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.49 : 1,967.49 = 434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.49/1,967.49 = 434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.49x = 1,967.49 × 434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.49x = 854,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,139.06/1,311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.27

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