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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.34, 1,959.19 and 612.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.34, 1,959.19 and 612.41 is: 919.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.34 : 1,959.19 = 612.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.34/1,959.19 = 612.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.34x = 1,959.19 × 612.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.34x = 1,199,816.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,816.22/1,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.16

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