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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.56, 1,959 and 759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.56, 1,959 and 759.28 is: 1,137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.56 : 1,959 = 759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.56/1,959 = 759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.56x = 1,959 × 759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.56x = 1,487,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,429.52/1,307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.56

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