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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.82, 1,961.39 and 577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.82, 1,961.39 and 577.23 is: 865.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.82 : 1,961.39 = 577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.82/1,961.39 = 577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.82x = 1,961.39 × 577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.82x = 1,132,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,173.15/1,307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.69

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