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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.96, 1,958.88 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.96, 1,958.88 and 504.60 is: 756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.96 : 1,958.88 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.96/1,958.88 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.96x = 1,958.88 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.96x = 988,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,450.85/1,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.88

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