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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.17, 1,957.86 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.17, 1,957.86 and 415.59 is: 623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.17 : 1,957.86 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.17/1,957.86 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.17x = 1,957.86 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.17x = 813,667.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,667.04/1,305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.42

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