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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.52, 1,959.78 and 758.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.52, 1,959.78 and 758.32 is: 1,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.52 : 1,959.78 = 758.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.52/1,959.78 = 758.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.52x = 1,959.78 × 758.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.52x = 1,486,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,140.37/1,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.48

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