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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.71, 1,957.09 and 427.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.71, 1,957.09 and 427.21 is: 640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.71 : 1,957.09 = 427.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.71/1,957.09 = 427.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.71x = 1,957.09 × 427.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.71x = 836,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,088.42/1,304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.82

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