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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.61, 1,959.89 and 537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.61, 1,959.89 and 537.11 is: 805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.61 : 1,959.89 = 537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.61/1,959.89 = 537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.61x = 1,959.89 × 537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.61x = 1,052,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,664.03/1,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.65

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