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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.21, 1,960.20 and 576.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.21, 1,960.20 and 576.99 is: 865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.21 : 1,960.20 = 576.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.21/1,960.20 = 576.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.21x = 1,960.20 × 576.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.21x = 1,131,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,015.80/1,307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.22

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