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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.72, 1,961.66 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.72, 1,961.66 and 441.96 is: 662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.72 : 1,961.66 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.72/1,961.66 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.72x = 1,961.66 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.72x = 866,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,975.25/1,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.97

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