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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.70, 1,960.14 and 527.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.70, 1,960.14 and 527.52 is: 790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.70 : 1,960.14 = 527.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.70/1,960.14 = 527.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.70x = 1,960.14 × 527.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.70x = 1,034,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,013.05/1,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.71

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