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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.90, 1,957.61 and 439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.90, 1,957.61 and 439.61 is: 658.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.90 : 1,957.61 = 439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.90/1,957.61 = 439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.90x = 1,957.61 × 439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.90x = 860,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,576.24/1,305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.99

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