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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.53, 1,958.18 and 612.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.53, 1,958.18 and 612.02 is: 917.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.53 : 1,958.18 = 612.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.53/1,958.18 = 612.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.53x = 1,958.18 × 612.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.53x = 1,198,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,437.06/1,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.97

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