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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.73, 1,966.20 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.73, 1,966.20 and 434 is: 650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.73 : 1,966.20 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.73/1,966.20 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.73x = 1,966.20 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.73x = 853,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,330.80/1,311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.54

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