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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.20, 1,803.39 and 776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.20, 1,803.39 and 776.02 is: 1,070.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.20 : 1,803.39 = 776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.20/1,803.39 = 776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.20x = 1,803.39 × 776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.20x = 1,399,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,466.71/1,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.58

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