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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.76, 1,961.82 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.76, 1,961.82 and 577.32 is: 866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.76 : 1,961.82 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.76/1,961.82 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.76x = 1,961.82 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.76x = 1,132,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,597.92/1,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.06

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