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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.35, 1,957.50 and 843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.35, 1,957.50 and 843.75 is: 1,264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.35 : 1,957.50 = 843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.35/1,957.50 = 843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.35x = 1,957.50 × 843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.35x = 1,651,640.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,640.63/1,306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.32

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