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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.83, 1,959.05 and 440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.83, 1,959.05 and 440.15 is: 660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.83 : 1,959.05 = 440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.83/1,959.05 = 440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.83x = 1,959.05 × 440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.83x = 862,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,275.86/1,305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.33

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