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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.05, 1,958.71 and 756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.05, 1,958.71 and 756.47 is: 1,135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.05 : 1,958.71 = 756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.05/1,958.71 = 756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.05x = 1,958.71 × 756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.05x = 1,481,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,708.36/1,305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.37

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