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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.96, 1,958.22 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.96, 1,958.22 and 440.16 is: 660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.96 : 1,958.22 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.96/1,958.22 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.96x = 1,958.22 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.96x = 861,930.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,930.12/1,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.00

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