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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.38, 1,957.89 and 758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.38, 1,957.89 and 758.28 is: 1,136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.38 : 1,957.89 = 758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.38/1,957.89 = 758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.38x = 1,957.89 × 758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.38x = 1,484,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,628.83/1,306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.44

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