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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.08, 1,802.16 and 957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.08, 1,802.16 and 957.60 is: 1,321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.08 : 1,802.16 = 957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.08/1,802.16 = 957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.08x = 1,802.16 × 957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.08x = 1,725,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,748.42/1,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.32

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