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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.94, 1,960.08 and 612.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.94, 1,960.08 and 612.95 is: 919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.94 : 1,960.08 = 612.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.94/1,960.08 = 612.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.94x = 1,960.08 × 612.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.94x = 1,201,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,421.24/1,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.27

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