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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.78, 1,960.10 and 613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.78, 1,960.10 and 613.96 is: 919.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.78 : 1,960.10 = 613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.78/1,960.10 = 613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.78x = 1,960.10 × 613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.78x = 1,203,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,415.03/1,308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.49

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