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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.61, 1,957.01 and 439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.61, 1,957.01 and 439.53 is: 659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.61 : 1,957.01 = 439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.61/1,957.01 = 439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.61x = 1,957.01 × 439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.61x = 860,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,162.41/1,304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.33

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