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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.64, 1,961.04 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.64, 1,961.04 and 527.18 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.64 : 1,961.04 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.64/1,961.04 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.64x = 1,961.04 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.64x = 1,033,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,821.07/1,306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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