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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.76, 1,961.69 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.76, 1,961.69 and 430.26 is: 645.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.76 : 1,961.69 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.76/1,961.69 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.76x = 1,961.69 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.76x = 844,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,034.59/1,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.40

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