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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.72, 1,957.28 and 756.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.72, 1,957.28 and 756.29 is: 1,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.72 : 1,957.28 = 756.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.72/1,957.28 = 756.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.72x = 1,957.28 × 756.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.72x = 1,480,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,272.40/1,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.42

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