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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.17, 1,961.71 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.17, 1,961.71 and 442.01 is: 662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.17 : 1,961.71 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.17/1,961.71 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.17x = 1,961.71 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.17x = 867,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,095.44/1,308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.83

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