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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.99, 1,959.17 and 758.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.99, 1,959.17 and 758.43 is: 1,137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.99 : 1,959.17 = 758.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.99/1,959.17 = 758.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.99x = 1,959.17 × 758.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.99x = 1,485,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,889.51/1,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.75

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