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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.44, 1,961.16 and 657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.44, 1,961.16 and 657.28 is: 985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.44 : 1,961.16 = 657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.44/1,961.16 = 657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.44x = 1,961.16 × 657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.44x = 1,289,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,031.24/1,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.92

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