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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.94, 1,959.89 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.94, 1,959.89 and 576 is: 863.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.94 : 1,959.89 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.94/1,959.89 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.94x = 1,959.89 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.94x = 1,128,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,898.08/1,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.77

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