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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.88, 1,803.38 and 747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.88, 1,803.38 and 747.33 is: 1,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.88 : 1,803.38 = 747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.88/1,803.38 = 747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.88x = 1,803.38 × 747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.88x = 1,347,716.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,716.24/1,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.25

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