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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.52, 1,960.65 and 759.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.52, 1,960.65 and 759.83 is: 1,139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.52 : 1,960.65 = 759.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.52/1,960.65 = 759.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.52x = 1,960.65 × 759.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.52x = 1,489,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,750.89/1,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.37

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