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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.04, 1,800.78 and 956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.04, 1,800.78 and 956.60 is: 1,318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.04 : 1,800.78 = 956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.04/1,800.78 = 956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.04x = 1,800.78 × 956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.04x = 1,722,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,626.15/1,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.97

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