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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.63, 1,803.50 and 782.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.63, 1,803.50 and 782.83 is: 1,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.63 : 1,803.50 = 782.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.63/1,803.50 = 782.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.63x = 1,803.50 × 782.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.63x = 1,411,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,833.91/1,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.52

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