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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.11, 1,957.05 and 757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.11, 1,957.05 and 757.45 is: 1,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.11 : 1,957.05 = 757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.11/1,957.05 = 757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.11x = 1,957.05 × 757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.11x = 1,482,369.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,369.97/1,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.82

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