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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.73, 1,960.60 and 575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.73, 1,960.60 and 575.79 is: 863.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.73 : 1,960.60 = 575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.73/1,960.60 = 575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.73x = 1,960.60 × 575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.73x = 1,128,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,892.14/1,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.91

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