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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.87, 1,958.69 and 526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.87, 1,958.69 and 526.30 is: 789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.87 : 1,958.69 = 526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.87/1,958.69 = 526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.87x = 1,958.69 × 526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.87x = 1,030,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,858.55/1,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.40

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