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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.71, 1,802.82 and 746.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.71, 1,802.82 and 746.79 is: 1,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.71 : 1,802.82 = 746.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.71/1,802.82 = 746.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.71x = 1,802.82 × 746.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.71x = 1,346,327.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,327.95/1,306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.32

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