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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.89, 1,957.34 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.89, 1,957.34 and 439.81 is: 659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.89 : 1,957.34 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.89/1,957.34 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.89x = 1,957.34 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.89x = 860,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,861.25/1,304.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.72

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