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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.81, 1,958.11 and 758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.81, 1,958.11 and 758.16 is: 1,136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.81 : 1,958.11 = 758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.81/1,958.11 = 758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.81x = 1,958.11 × 758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.81x = 1,484,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,558.78/1,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.89

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