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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.43, 1,802.99 and 775.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.43, 1,802.99 and 775.47 is: 1,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.43 : 1,802.99 = 775.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.43/1,802.99 = 775.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.43x = 1,802.99 × 775.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.43x = 1,398,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,173.36/1,306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.23

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