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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.46, 1,959.82 and 813.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.46, 1,959.82 and 813.88 is: 1,219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.46 : 1,959.82 = 813.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.46/1,959.82 = 813.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.46x = 1,959.82 × 813.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.46x = 1,595,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,058.30/1,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.97

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