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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.74, 1,962.48 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.74, 1,962.48 and 442.76 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.74 : 1,962.48 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.74/1,962.48 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.74x = 1,962.48 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.74x = 868,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,907.64/1,308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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