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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.18, 1,956.70 and 611.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.18, 1,956.70 and 611.51 is: 916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.18 : 1,956.70 = 611.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.18/1,956.70 = 611.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.18x = 1,956.70 × 611.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.18x = 1,196,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,541.62/1,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.76

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