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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.16, 1,959.91 and 730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.16, 1,959.91 and 730.44 is: 1,095.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.16 : 1,959.91 = 730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.16/1,959.91 = 730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.16x = 1,959.91 × 730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.16x = 1,431,596.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,596.66/1,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.20

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