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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.76, 1,957.12 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.76, 1,957.12 and 439.14 is: 658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.76 : 1,957.12 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.76/1,957.12 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.76x = 1,957.12 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.76x = 859,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,449.68/1,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.70

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