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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.92, 1,957.56 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.92, 1,957.56 and 439.48 is: 659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.92 : 1,957.56 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.92/1,957.56 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.92x = 1,957.56 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.92x = 860,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,308.47/1,304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.28

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