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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.76, 1,939.86 and 1,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.76, 1,939.86 and 1,007.40 is: 1,508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.76 : 1,939.86 = 1,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.76/1,939.86 = 1,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.76x = 1,939.86 × 1,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.76x = 1,954,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,214.96/1,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.16

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