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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.42, 1,957.84 and 612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.42, 1,957.84 and 612.39 is: 918.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.42 : 1,957.84 = 612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.42/1,957.84 = 612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.42x = 1,957.84 × 612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.42x = 1,198,967.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,967.45/1,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.46

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