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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.62, 1,959.87 and 758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.62, 1,959.87 and 758.14 is: 1,138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.62 : 1,959.87 = 758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.62/1,959.87 = 758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.62x = 1,959.87 × 758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.62x = 1,485,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,855.84/1,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.92

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