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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.27, 1,960.02 and 485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.27, 1,960.02 and 485.10 is: 727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.27 : 1,960.02 = 485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.27/1,960.02 = 485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.27x = 1,960.02 × 485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.27x = 950,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,805.70/1,307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.32

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