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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.51, 1,960.58 and 537.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.51, 1,960.58 and 537.01 is: 805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.51 : 1,960.58 = 537.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.51/1,960.58 = 537.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.51x = 1,960.58 × 537.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.51x = 1,052,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,848.38/1,306.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.85

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