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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.91, 2,038.31 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.91, 2,038.31 and 434.44 is: 651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.91 : 2,038.31 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.91/2,038.31 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.91x = 2,038.31 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.91x = 885,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,527.84/1,358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.65

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