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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.76, 1,957.26 and 792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.76, 1,957.26 and 792.68 is: 1,187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.76 : 1,957.26 = 792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.76/1,957.26 = 792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.76x = 1,957.26 × 792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.76x = 1,551,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,480.86/1,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.27

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