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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.48, 1,960.70 and 623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.48, 1,960.70 and 623 is: 934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.48 : 1,960.70 = 623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.48/1,960.70 = 623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.48x = 1,960.70 × 623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.48x = 1,221,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,516.10/1,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.25

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