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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.82, 1,961.82 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.82, 1,961.82 and 442.20 is: 663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.82 : 1,961.82 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.82/1,961.82 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.82x = 1,961.82 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.82x = 867,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,516.80/1,307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.33

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