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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.82, 1,958.82 and 440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.82, 1,958.82 and 440.20 is: 660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.82 : 1,958.82 = 440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.82/1,958.82 = 440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.82x = 1,958.82 × 440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.82x = 862,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,272.56/1,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.33

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