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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.17, 1,961.16 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.17, 1,961.16 and 527.50 is: 791.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.17 : 1,961.16 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.17/1,961.16 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.17x = 1,961.16 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.17x = 1,034,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,511.90/1,307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.41

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