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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.68, 1,957.56 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.68, 1,957.56 and 575.60 is: 862.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.68 : 1,957.56 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.68/1,957.56 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.68x = 1,957.56 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.68x = 1,126,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,771.54/1,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.98

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