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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.73, 1,961.88 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.73, 1,961.88 and 442.44 is: 663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.73 : 1,961.88 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.73/1,961.88 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.73x = 1,961.88 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.73x = 868,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,014.19/1,308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.25

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