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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.12, 1,956.54 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.12, 1,956.54 and 438.44 is: 657.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.12 : 1,956.54 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.12/1,956.54 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.12x = 1,956.54 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.12x = 857,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,825.40/1,304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.78

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