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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.78, 1,960.17 and 612.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.78, 1,960.17 and 612.94 is: 919.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.78 : 1,960.17 = 612.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.78/1,960.17 = 612.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.78x = 1,960.17 × 612.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.78x = 1,201,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,466.60/1,306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.41

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