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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.15, 1,803.72 and 747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.15, 1,803.72 and 747.56 is: 1,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.15 : 1,803.72 = 747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.15/1,803.72 = 747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.15x = 1,803.72 × 747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.15x = 1,348,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,388.92/1,307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.55

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