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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.82, 1,958.13 and 756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.82, 1,958.13 and 756.27 is: 1,134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.82 : 1,958.13 = 756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.82/1,958.13 = 756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.82x = 1,958.13 × 756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.82x = 1,480,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,874.98/1,304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.93

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