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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307, 1,803.78 and 747.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307, 1,803.78 and 747.51 is: 1,031.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307 : 1,803.78 = 747.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307/1,803.78 = 747.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307x = 1,803.78 × 747.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307x = 1,348,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,343.59/1,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.63

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