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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306, 1,955.12 and 756.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306, 1,955.12 and 756.48 is: 1,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306 : 1,955.12 = 756.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306/1,955.12 = 756.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306x = 1,955.12 × 756.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306x = 1,479,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,009.18/1,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.47

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