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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.16, 1,960.72 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.16, 1,960.72 and 485.16 is: 727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.16 : 1,960.72 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.16/1,960.72 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.16x = 1,960.72 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.16x = 951,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,262.92/1,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.73

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