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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.04, 1,960.58 and 614.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.04, 1,960.58 and 614.21 is: 921.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.04 : 1,960.58 = 614.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.04/1,960.58 = 614.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.04x = 1,960.58 × 614.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.04x = 1,204,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,194.97/1,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.31

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