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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.36, 1,956.80 and 439.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.36, 1,956.80 and 439.08 is: 658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.36 : 1,956.80 = 439.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.36/1,956.80 = 439.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.36x = 1,956.80 × 439.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.36x = 859,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,191.74/1,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.20

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