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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.84, 1,961.74 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.84, 1,961.74 and 442.76 is: 664.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.84 : 1,961.74 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.84/1,961.74 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.84x = 1,961.74 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.84x = 868,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,580.00/1,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.13

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