Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307, 1,960.50 and 395
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,307, 1,960.50 and 395 is: 592.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,307 : 1,960.50 = 395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,307/1,960.50 = 395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,307x = 1,960.50 × 395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,307x = 774,397.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,397.50/1,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592.50
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