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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.74, 1,962.98 and 961.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.74, 1,962.98 and 961.47 is: 1,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.74 : 1,962.98 = 961.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.74/1,962.98 = 961.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.74x = 1,962.98 × 961.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.74x = 1,887,337.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,337.82/1,307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.20

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