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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.83, 1,959.78 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.83, 1,959.78 and 440.94 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.83 : 1,959.78 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.83/1,959.78 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.83x = 1,959.78 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.83x = 864,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,145.39/1,306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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