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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.08, 1,957.50 and 647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.08, 1,957.50 and 647.26 is: 970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.08 : 1,957.50 = 647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.08/1,957.50 = 647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.08x = 1,957.50 × 647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.08x = 1,267,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,011.45/1,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.09

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