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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.21, 1,959.32 and 440.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.21, 1,959.32 and 440.53 is: 660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.21 : 1,959.32 = 440.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.21/1,959.32 = 440.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.21x = 1,959.32 × 440.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.21x = 863,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,139.24/1,306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.80

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