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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.56, 1,956.66 and 757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.56, 1,956.66 and 757 is: 1,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.56 : 1,956.66 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.56/1,956.66 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.56x = 1,956.66 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.56x = 1,481,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,191.62/1,304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.40

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