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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.29, 1,961.03 and 485.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.29, 1,961.03 and 485.55 is: 728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.29 : 1,961.03 = 485.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.29/1,961.03 = 485.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.29x = 1,961.03 × 485.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.29x = 952,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,178.12/1,307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.36

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