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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.74, 1,958.40 and 428.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.74, 1,958.40 and 428.23 is: 642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.74 : 1,958.40 = 428.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.74/1,958.40 = 428.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.74x = 1,958.40 × 428.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.74x = 838,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,645.63/1,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.28

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