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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.12, 1,960.36 and 485.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.12, 1,960.36 and 485.36 is: 727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.12 : 1,960.36 = 485.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.12/1,960.36 = 485.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.12x = 1,960.36 × 485.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.12x = 951,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,480.33/1,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.92

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