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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.59, 1,970.12 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.59, 1,970.12 and 436.08 is: 654.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.59 : 1,970.12 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.59/1,970.12 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.59x = 1,970.12 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.59x = 859,138.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,138.41/1,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.04

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