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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.41, 1,960.71 and 527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.41, 1,960.71 and 527.38 is: 790.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.41 : 1,960.71 = 527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.41/1,960.71 = 527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.41x = 1,960.71 × 527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.41x = 1,034,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,039.24/1,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.91

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