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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.24, 1,959.36 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.24, 1,959.36 and 440.08 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.24 : 1,959.36 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.24/1,959.36 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.24x = 1,959.36 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.24x = 862,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,275.15/1,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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