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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.61, 1,803.37 and 775.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.61, 1,803.37 and 775.79 is: 1,070.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.61 : 1,803.37 = 775.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.61/1,803.37 = 775.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.61x = 1,803.37 × 775.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.61x = 1,399,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,036.41/1,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.74

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