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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.65, 1,960.74 and 528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.65, 1,960.74 and 528.02 is: 791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.65 : 1,960.74 = 528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.65/1,960.74 = 528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.65x = 1,960.74 × 528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.65x = 1,035,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,309.93/1,307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.73

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