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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.66, 1,961.76 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.66, 1,961.76 and 430.26 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.66 : 1,961.76 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.66/1,961.76 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.66x = 1,961.76 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.66x = 844,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,066.86/1,307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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