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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.06, 1,956.33 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.06, 1,956.33 and 438.75 is: 657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.06 : 1,956.33 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.06/1,956.33 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.06x = 1,956.33 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.06x = 858,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,339.79/1,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.70

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