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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.69, 1,962.17 and 649.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.69, 1,962.17 and 649.64 is: 974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.69 : 1,962.17 = 649.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.69/1,962.17 = 649.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.69x = 1,962.17 × 649.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.69x = 1,274,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,700.83/1,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.77

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