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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.58, 1,961.40 and 793.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.58, 1,961.40 and 793.50 is: 1,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.58 : 1,961.40 = 793.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.58/1,961.40 = 793.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.58x = 1,961.40 × 793.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.58x = 1,556,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,370.90/1,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.27

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