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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.32, 1,959.18 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.32, 1,959.18 and 440.70 is: 660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.32 : 1,959.18 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.32/1,959.18 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.32x = 1,959.18 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.32x = 863,410.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,410.63/1,306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.95

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