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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.51, 1,957.48 and 612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.51, 1,957.48 and 612.33 is: 918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.51 : 1,957.48 = 612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.51/1,957.48 = 612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.51x = 1,957.48 × 612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.51x = 1,198,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,614.86/1,305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.12

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