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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.70, 1,959.57 and 757.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.70, 1,959.57 and 757.98 is: 1,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.70 : 1,959.57 = 757.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.70/1,959.57 = 757.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.70x = 1,959.57 × 757.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.70x = 1,485,314.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,314.87/1,304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.43

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