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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.43, 1,962.60 and 321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.43, 1,962.60 and 321.25 is: 481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.43 : 1,962.60 = 321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.43/1,962.60 = 321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.43x = 1,962.60 × 321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.43x = 630,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,475.44/1,308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.86

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