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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.37, 1,961.02 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.37, 1,961.02 and 320.19 is: 480.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.37 : 1,961.02 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.37/1,961.02 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.37x = 1,961.02 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.37x = 627,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,898.99/1,307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.28

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