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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.16, 1,804.08 and 783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.16, 1,804.08 and 783.48 is: 1,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.16 : 1,804.08 = 783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.16/1,804.08 = 783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.16x = 1,804.08 × 783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.16x = 1,413,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,460.60/1,307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.32

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