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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.58, 1,960.61 and 526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.58, 1,960.61 and 526.94 is: 790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.58 : 1,960.61 = 526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.58/1,960.61 = 526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.58x = 1,960.61 × 526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.58x = 1,033,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,118.75/1,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.10

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