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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.27, 1,958.92 and 440.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.27, 1,958.92 and 440.38 is: 660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.27 : 1,958.92 = 440.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.27/1,958.92 = 440.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.27x = 1,958.92 × 440.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.27x = 862,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,669.19/1,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.41

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