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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.34, 1,959.59 and 526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.34, 1,959.59 and 526.22 is: 789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.34 : 1,959.59 = 526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.34/1,959.59 = 526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.34x = 1,959.59 × 526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.34x = 1,031,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,175.45/1,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.36

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