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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.63, 1,800.30 and 773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.63, 1,800.30 and 773.49 is: 1,067.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.63 : 1,800.30 = 773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.63/1,800.30 = 773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.63x = 1,800.30 × 773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.63x = 1,392,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,508.86/1,304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.36

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