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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.82, 1,956.17 and 756.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.82, 1,956.17 and 756.85 is: 1,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.82 : 1,956.17 = 756.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.82/1,956.17 = 756.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.82x = 1,956.17 × 756.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.82x = 1,480,526.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,526.65/1,305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.79

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