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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.90, 1,961.18 and 441.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.90, 1,961.18 and 441.58 is: 662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.90 : 1,961.18 = 441.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.90/1,961.18 = 441.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.90x = 1,961.18 × 441.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.90x = 866,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,017.86/1,307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.14

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