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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.74, 1,961.51 and 614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.74, 1,961.51 and 614.56 is: 921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.74 : 1,961.51 = 614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.74/1,961.51 = 614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.74x = 1,961.51 × 614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.74x = 1,205,457.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,457.61/1,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.79

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