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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.80, 1,959.18 and 536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.80, 1,959.18 and 536.12 is: 804.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.80 : 1,959.18 = 536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.80/1,959.18 = 536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.80x = 1,959.18 × 536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.80x = 1,050,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,355.58/1,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.38

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