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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.68, 1,955.95 and 611.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.68, 1,955.95 and 611.01 is: 916.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.68 : 1,955.95 = 611.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.68/1,955.95 = 611.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.68x = 1,955.95 × 611.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.68x = 1,195,105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,105.01/1,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.01

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