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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.82, 1,803.38 and 782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.82, 1,803.38 and 782.82 is: 1,080.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.82 : 1,803.38 = 782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.82/1,803.38 = 782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.82x = 1,803.38 × 782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.82x = 1,411,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,718.02/1,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.27

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