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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.19, 1,960.04 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.19, 1,960.04 and 526.26 is: 789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.19 : 1,960.04 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.19/1,960.04 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.19x = 1,960.04 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.19x = 1,031,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,499.32/1,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.70

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