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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.43, 1,959.34 and 612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.43, 1,959.34 and 612.44 is: 918.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.43 : 1,959.34 = 612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.43/1,959.34 = 612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.43x = 1,959.34 × 612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.43x = 1,199,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,978.19/1,306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.52

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