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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.56, 1,967.37 and 434.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.56, 1,967.37 and 434.07 is: 651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.56 : 1,967.37 = 434.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.56/1,967.37 = 434.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.56x = 1,967.37 × 434.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.56x = 853,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,976.30/1,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.12

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