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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.95, 1,803.51 and 747.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.95, 1,803.51 and 747.39 is: 1,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.95 : 1,803.51 = 747.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.95/1,803.51 = 747.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.95x = 1,803.51 × 747.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.95x = 1,347,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,925.34/1,306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.35

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