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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.14, 1,959.66 and 758.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.14, 1,959.66 and 758.68 is: 1,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.14 : 1,959.66 = 758.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.14/1,959.66 = 758.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.14x = 1,959.66 × 758.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.14x = 1,486,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,754.85/1,307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.41

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