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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.42, 1,960.74 and 759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.42, 1,960.74 and 759.24 is: 1,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.42 : 1,960.74 = 759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.42/1,960.74 = 759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.42x = 1,960.74 × 759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.42x = 1,488,672.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,672.24/1,308.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.76

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