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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.76, 1,959.55 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.76, 1,959.55 and 526.12 is: 788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.76 : 1,959.55 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.76/1,959.55 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.76x = 1,959.55 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.76x = 1,030,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,952.23/1,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.94

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