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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.47, 1,958.36 and 526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.47, 1,958.36 and 526.47 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.47 : 1,958.36 = 526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.47/1,958.36 = 526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.47x = 1,958.36 × 526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.47x = 1,031,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,015.16/1,306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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