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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.08, 1,959.24 and 657.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.08, 1,959.24 and 657.46 is: 985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.08 : 1,959.24 = 657.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.08/1,959.24 = 657.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.08x = 1,959.24 × 657.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.08x = 1,288,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,121.93/1,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.50

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