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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.51, 1,970.12 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.51, 1,970.12 and 435.96 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.51 : 1,970.12 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.51/1,970.12 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.51x = 1,970.12 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.51x = 858,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,891.34/1,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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