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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.86, 1,958.83 and 440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.86, 1,958.83 and 440.17 is: 660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.86 : 1,958.83 = 440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.86/1,958.83 = 440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.86x = 1,958.83 × 440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.86x = 862,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,212.20/1,305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.27

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