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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.36, 1,961.73 and 614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.36, 1,961.73 and 614.60 is: 921.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.36 : 1,961.73 = 614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.36/1,961.73 = 614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.36x = 1,961.73 × 614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.36x = 1,205,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,669.45/1,308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.51

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