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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.13, 1,960.07 and 759.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.13, 1,960.07 and 759.48 is: 1,138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.13 : 1,960.07 = 759.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.13/1,960.07 = 759.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.13x = 1,960.07 × 759.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.13x = 1,488,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,630.17/1,307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.85

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