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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.87, 1,957.67 and 439.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.87, 1,957.67 and 439.19 is: 658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.87 : 1,957.67 = 439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.87/1,957.67 = 439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.87x = 1,957.67 × 439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.87x = 859,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,786.89/1,304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.91

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