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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.45, 1,803.27 and 932.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.45, 1,803.27 and 932.83 is: 1,287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.45 : 1,803.27 = 932.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.45/1,803.27 = 932.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.45x = 1,803.27 × 932.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.45x = 1,682,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,144.35/1,306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.57

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