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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.99, 1,959.39 and 575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.99, 1,959.39 and 575.64 is: 863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.99 : 1,959.39 = 575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.99/1,959.39 = 575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.99x = 1,959.39 × 575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.99x = 1,127,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,903.26/1,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.64

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