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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.80, 1,961.98 and 731.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.80, 1,961.98 and 731.08 is: 1,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.80 : 1,961.98 = 731.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.80/1,961.98 = 731.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.80x = 1,961.98 × 731.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.80x = 1,434,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,364.34/1,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.78

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