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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.25, 1,960.92 and 429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.25, 1,960.92 and 429.48 is: 644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.25 : 1,960.92 = 429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.25/1,960.92 = 429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.25x = 1,960.92 × 429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.25x = 842,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,175.92/1,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.23

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