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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.70, 1,803.23 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.70, 1,803.23 and 747.18 is: 1,031.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.70 : 1,803.23 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.70/1,803.23 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.70x = 1,803.23 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.70x = 1,347,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,337.39/1,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.10

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