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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.76, 1,960.19 and 576.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.76, 1,960.19 and 576.17 is: 864.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.76 : 1,960.19 = 576.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.76/1,960.19 = 576.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.76x = 1,960.19 × 576.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.76x = 1,129,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,389.99/1,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.27

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