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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.16, 1,960.74 and 733.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.16, 1,960.74 and 733.68 is: 1,100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.16 : 1,960.74 = 733.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.16/1,960.74 = 733.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.16x = 1,960.74 × 733.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.16x = 1,438,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,555.72/1,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.52

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