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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.12, 1,960.80 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.12, 1,960.80 and 441.52 is: 662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.12 : 1,960.80 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.12/1,960.80 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.12x = 1,960.80 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.12x = 865,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,732.42/1,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.32

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