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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.88, 1,957.50 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.88, 1,957.50 and 439.44 is: 659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.88 : 1,957.50 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.88/1,957.50 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.88x = 1,957.50 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.88x = 860,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,203.80/1,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.22

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