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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.12, 1,958.04 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.12, 1,958.04 and 439.44 is: 659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.12 : 1,958.04 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.12/1,958.04 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.12x = 1,958.04 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.12x = 860,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,441.10/1,305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.28

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