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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.94, 1,959.80 and 759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.94, 1,959.80 and 759.27 is: 1,138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.94 : 1,959.80 = 759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.94/1,959.80 = 759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.94x = 1,959.80 × 759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.94x = 1,488,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,020.90/1,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.56

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