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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.88, 1,962 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.88, 1,962 and 442.44 is: 663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.88 : 1,962 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.88/1,962 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.88x = 1,962 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.88x = 868,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,067.28/1,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.72

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