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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.31, 1,960.10 and 575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.31, 1,960.10 and 575.79 is: 863.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.31 : 1,960.10 = 575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.31/1,960.10 = 575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.31x = 1,960.10 × 575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.31x = 1,128,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,603.10/1,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.97

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