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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.18, 1,957.77 and 439.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.18, 1,957.77 and 439.49 is: 659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.18 : 1,957.77 = 439.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.18/1,957.77 = 439.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.18x = 1,957.77 × 439.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.18x = 860,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,425.23/1,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.24

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