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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.83, 1,967.28 and 434.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.83, 1,967.28 and 434.17 is: 651.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.83 : 1,967.28 = 434.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.83/1,967.28 = 434.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.83x = 1,967.28 × 434.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.83x = 854,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,133.96/1,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.10

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