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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.86, 1,964.88 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.86, 1,964.88 and 444.78 is: 667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.86 : 1,964.88 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.86/1,964.88 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.86x = 1,964.88 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.86x = 873,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,939.33/1,309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.20

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