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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.62, 1,956.32 and 756.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.62, 1,956.32 and 756.97 is: 1,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.62 : 1,956.32 = 756.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.62/1,956.32 = 756.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.62x = 1,956.32 × 756.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.62x = 1,480,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,875.55/1,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.10

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