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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.09, 1,957.67 and 611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.09, 1,957.67 and 611.59 is: 917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.09 : 1,957.67 = 611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.09/1,957.67 = 611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.09x = 1,957.67 × 611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.09x = 1,197,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,291.40/1,305.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.40

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