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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.40, 1,959.36 and 730.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.40, 1,959.36 and 730.06 is: 1,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.40 : 1,959.36 = 730.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.40/1,959.36 = 730.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.40x = 1,959.36 × 730.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.40x = 1,430,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,450.36/1,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.28

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