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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.11, 1,960.50 and 485.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.11, 1,960.50 and 485.37 is: 727.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.11 : 1,960.50 = 485.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.11/1,960.50 = 485.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.11x = 1,960.50 × 485.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.11x = 951,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,567.89/1,307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.99

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