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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.27, 1,960.91 and 442.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.27, 1,960.91 and 442.19 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.27 : 1,960.91 = 442.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.27/1,960.91 = 442.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.27x = 1,960.91 × 442.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.27x = 867,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,092.58/1,307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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