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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.05, 1,959.32 and 759.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.05, 1,959.32 and 759.95 is: 1,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.05 : 1,959.32 = 759.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.05/1,959.32 = 759.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.05x = 1,959.32 × 759.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.05x = 1,488,984.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,984.68/1,308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.33

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