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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.44, 1,961.21 and 657.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.44, 1,961.21 and 657.82 is: 986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.44 : 1,961.21 = 657.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.44/1,961.21 = 657.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.44x = 1,961.21 × 657.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.44x = 1,290,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,123.16/1,307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.76

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