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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.57, 1,957.26 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.57, 1,957.26 and 438.92 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.57 : 1,957.26 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.57/1,957.26 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.57x = 1,957.26 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.57x = 859,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,080.56/1,304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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