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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.94, 1,965 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.94, 1,965 and 444.26 is: 666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.94 : 1,965 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.94/1,965 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.94x = 1,965 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.94x = 872,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,970.90/1,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.42

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