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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.04, 1,959.60 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.04, 1,959.60 and 537.12 is: 805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.04 : 1,959.60 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.04/1,959.60 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.04x = 1,959.60 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.04x = 1,052,540.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,540.35/1,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.29

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