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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.36, 1,960.82 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.36, 1,960.82 and 485.44 is: 728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.36 : 1,960.82 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.36/1,960.82 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.36x = 1,960.82 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.36x = 951,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,860.46/1,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.08

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