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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.90, 1,971.10 and 436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.90, 1,971.10 and 436.13 is: 654.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.90 : 1,971.10 = 436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.90/1,971.10 = 436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.90x = 1,971.10 × 436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.90x = 859,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,653.92/1,313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.28

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