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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.85, 1,959.65 and 759.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.85, 1,959.65 and 759.18 is: 1,138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.85 : 1,959.65 = 759.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.85/1,959.65 = 759.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.85x = 1,959.65 × 759.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.85x = 1,487,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,728.98/1,306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.41

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