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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.61, 1,970.51 and 436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.61, 1,970.51 and 436.07 is: 654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.61 : 1,970.51 = 436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.61/1,970.51 = 436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.61x = 1,970.51 × 436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.61x = 859,268.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,268.26/1,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.13

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