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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.82, 1,970.28 and 436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.82, 1,970.28 and 436.17 is: 654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.82 : 1,970.28 = 436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.82/1,970.28 = 436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.82x = 1,970.28 × 436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.82x = 859,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,377.03/1,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.11

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