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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.87, 1,957.08 and 427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.87, 1,957.08 and 427.35 is: 640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.87 : 1,957.08 = 427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.87/1,957.08 = 427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.87x = 1,957.08 × 427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.87x = 836,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,367.08/1,304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.96

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