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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.54, 1,959.73 and 576.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.54, 1,959.73 and 576.32 is: 863.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.54 : 1,959.73 = 576.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.54/1,959.73 = 576.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.54x = 1,959.73 × 576.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.54x = 1,129,420.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,420.35/1,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.77

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