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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.45, 1,961.13 and 485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.45, 1,961.13 and 485.70 is: 728.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.45 : 1,961.13 = 485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.45/1,961.13 = 485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.45x = 1,961.13 × 485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.45x = 952,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,520.84/1,307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.53

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