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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305, 1,957.32 and 439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305, 1,957.32 and 439.32 is: 658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305 : 1,957.32 = 439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305/1,957.32 = 439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305x = 1,957.32 × 439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305x = 859,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,889.82/1,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.92

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