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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.04, 1,961.41 and 475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.04, 1,961.41 and 475.07 is: 712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.04 : 1,961.41 = 475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.04/1,961.41 = 475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.04x = 1,961.41 × 475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.04x = 931,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,796.05/1,308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.36

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