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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.99, 2,056.69 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.99, 2,056.69 and 433.62 is: 650.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.99 : 2,056.69 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.99/2,056.69 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.99x = 2,056.69 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.99x = 891,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,820.02/1,370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.49

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