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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.26, 1,960.96 and 576.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.26, 1,960.96 and 576.85 is: 865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.26 : 1,960.96 = 576.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.26/1,960.96 = 576.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.26x = 1,960.96 × 576.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.26x = 1,131,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,169.97/1,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.30

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