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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.83, 1,958.87 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.83, 1,958.87 and 331.94 is: 497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.83 : 1,958.87 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.83/1,958.87 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.83x = 1,958.87 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.83x = 650,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,215.85/1,305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.93

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