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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.42, 1,958.43 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.42, 1,958.43 and 427.96 is: 642.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.42 : 1,958.43 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.42/1,958.43 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.42x = 1,958.43 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.42x = 838,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,133.76/1,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.04

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