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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.60, 1,958.64 and 439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.60, 1,958.64 and 439.89 is: 659.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.60 : 1,958.64 = 439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.60/1,958.64 = 439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.60x = 1,958.64 × 439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.60x = 861,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,586.15/1,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.92

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