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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.96, 1,959.23 and 440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.96, 1,959.23 and 440.25 is: 660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.96 : 1,959.23 = 440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.96/1,959.23 = 440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.96x = 1,959.23 × 440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.96x = 862,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,551.01/1,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.47

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