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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.12, 1,961.13 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.12, 1,961.13 and 657.32 is: 986.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.12 : 1,961.13 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.12/1,961.13 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.12x = 1,961.13 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.12x = 1,289,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,089.97/1,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.21

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