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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.94, 1,962 and 760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.94, 1,962 and 760.74 is: 1,141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.94 : 1,962 = 760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.94/1,962 = 760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.94x = 1,962 × 760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.94x = 1,492,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,571.88/1,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.16

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