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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.44, 1,960.07 and 758.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.44, 1,960.07 and 758.31 is: 1,137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.44 : 1,960.07 = 758.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.44/1,960.07 = 758.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.44x = 1,960.07 × 758.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.44x = 1,486,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,336.89/1,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.70

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