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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.05, 1,960.21 and 757.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.05, 1,960.21 and 757.47 is: 1,136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.05 : 1,960.21 = 757.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.05/1,960.21 = 757.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.05x = 1,960.21 × 757.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.05x = 1,484,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,800.27/1,306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.86

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