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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.47, 1,958.97 and 784.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.47, 1,958.97 and 784.39 is: 1,177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.47 : 1,958.97 = 784.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.47/1,958.97 = 784.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.47x = 1,958.97 × 784.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.47x = 1,536,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,593.78/1,305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.04

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