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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.52, 1,964.42 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.52, 1,964.42 and 443.86 is: 665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.52 : 1,964.42 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.52/1,964.42 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.52x = 1,964.42 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.52x = 871,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,927.46/1,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.84

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