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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.58, 1,961.37 and 730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.58, 1,961.37 and 730.14 is: 1,095.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.58 : 1,961.37 = 730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.58/1,961.37 = 730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.58x = 1,961.37 × 730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.58x = 1,432,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,074.69/1,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.21

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