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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.04, 1,960.08 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.04, 1,960.08 and 442.08 is: 662.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.04 : 1,960.08 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.04/1,960.08 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.04x = 1,960.08 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.04x = 866,512.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,512.17/1,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.96

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