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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.44, 1,796.40 and 1,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.44, 1,796.40 and 1,082.40 is: 1,491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.44 : 1,796.40 = 1,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.44/1,796.40 = 1,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.44x = 1,796.40 × 1,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.44x = 1,944,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,423.36/1,303.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.76

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