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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.86, 1,959.09 and 758.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.86, 1,959.09 and 758.50 is: 1,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.86 : 1,959.09 = 758.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.86/1,959.09 = 758.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.86x = 1,959.09 × 758.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.86x = 1,485,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,962.02/1,305.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.92

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