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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.81, 1,958.62 and 612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.81, 1,958.62 and 612.64 is: 918.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.81 : 1,958.62 = 612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.81/1,958.62 = 612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.81x = 1,958.62 × 612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.81x = 1,199,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,920.00/1,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.91

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