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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.76, 1,803.24 and 747.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.76, 1,803.24 and 747.16 is: 1,031.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.76 : 1,803.24 = 747.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.76/1,803.24 = 747.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.76x = 1,803.24 × 747.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.76x = 1,347,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,308.80/1,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.03

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