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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.61, 1,803.10 and 747.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.61, 1,803.10 and 747.07 is: 1,030.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.61 : 1,803.10 = 747.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.61/1,803.10 = 747.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.61x = 1,803.10 × 747.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.61x = 1,347,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,041.92/1,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.94

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