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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.91, 1,960.09 and 722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.91, 1,960.09 and 722.04 is: 1,082.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.91 : 1,960.09 = 722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.91/1,960.09 = 722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.91x = 1,960.09 × 722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.91x = 1,415,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,258.73/1,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.08

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