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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.37, 1,959.52 and 319.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.37, 1,959.52 and 319.19 is: 478.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.37 : 1,959.52 = 319.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.37/1,959.52 = 319.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.37x = 1,959.52 × 319.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.37x = 625,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,459.19/1,306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.78

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