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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.84, 1,960.22 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.84, 1,960.22 and 575.88 is: 863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.84 : 1,960.22 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.84/1,960.22 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.84x = 1,960.22 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.84x = 1,128,851.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,851.49/1,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.14

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