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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.48, 1,958.81 and 648.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.48, 1,958.81 and 648.01 is: 972.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.48 : 1,958.81 = 648.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.48/1,958.81 = 648.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.48x = 1,958.81 × 648.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.48x = 1,269,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,332.25/1,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.31

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