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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.19, 1,956.58 and 426.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.19, 1,956.58 and 426.73 is: 640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.19 : 1,956.58 = 426.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.19/1,956.58 = 426.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.19x = 1,956.58 × 426.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.19x = 834,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,921.60/1,304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.19

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