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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.41, 1,959.28 and 440.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.41, 1,959.28 and 440.71 is: 660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.41 : 1,959.28 = 440.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.41/1,959.28 = 440.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.41x = 1,959.28 × 440.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.41x = 863,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,474.29/1,306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.95

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