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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.98, 1,959.72 and 612.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.98, 1,959.72 and 612.98 is: 919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.98 : 1,959.72 = 612.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.98/1,959.72 = 612.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.98x = 1,959.72 × 612.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.98x = 1,201,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,269.17/1,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.82

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