Abstract
We prove that there is an unique convex noncollinear central configuration of the planar Newtonian four-body problem when two equal masses are located at opposite vertices of a quadrilateral and, at most, only one of the remaining masses is larger than the equal masses. Such a central configuration possesses a symmetry line and it is a kite-shaped quadrilateral. We also show that there is exactly one convex noncollinear central configuration when the opposite masses are equal. Such a central configuration also possesses a symmetry line and it is a rhombus.
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