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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.88, 1,961.70 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.88, 1,961.70 and 442.14 is: 663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.88 : 1,961.70 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.88/1,961.70 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.88x = 1,961.70 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.88x = 867,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,346.04/1,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.17

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