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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.01, 1,957.20 and 611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.01, 1,957.20 and 611.02 is: 916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.01 : 1,957.20 = 611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.01/1,957.20 = 611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.01x = 1,957.20 × 611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.01x = 1,195,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,888.34/1,305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.38

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