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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.44, 1,958.54 and 575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.44, 1,958.54 and 575.46 is: 862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.44 : 1,958.54 = 575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.44/1,958.54 = 575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.44x = 1,958.54 × 575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.44x = 1,127,058.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,058.55/1,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.69

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