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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.45, 1,802.88 and 739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.45, 1,802.88 and 739.28 is: 1,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.45 : 1,802.88 = 739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.45/1,802.88 = 739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.45x = 1,802.88 × 739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.45x = 1,332,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,841.74/1,306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.20

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