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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.87, 1,967.91 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.87, 1,967.91 and 434.34 is: 651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.87 : 1,967.91 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.87/1,967.91 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.87x = 1,967.91 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.87x = 854,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,740.40/1,311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.54

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