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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.93, 1,957.82 and 756.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.93, 1,957.82 and 756.81 is: 1,135.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.93 : 1,957.82 = 756.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.93/1,957.82 = 756.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.93x = 1,957.82 × 756.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.93x = 1,481,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,693.97/1,304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.46

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