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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.26, 1,960.94 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.26, 1,960.94 and 429.76 is: 644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.26 : 1,960.94 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.26/1,960.94 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.26x = 1,960.94 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.26x = 842,733.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,733.57/1,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.66

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