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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.81, 1,957.48 and 439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.81, 1,957.48 and 439.50 is: 658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.81 : 1,957.48 = 439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.81/1,957.48 = 439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.81x = 1,957.48 × 439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.81x = 860,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,312.46/1,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.83

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