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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.49, 1,959.71 and 612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.49, 1,959.71 and 612.99 is: 919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.49 : 1,959.71 = 612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.49/1,959.71 = 612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.49x = 1,959.71 × 612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.49x = 1,201,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,279.57/1,306.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.47

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