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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.25, 1,803.80 and 747.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.25, 1,803.80 and 747.74 is: 1,031.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.25 : 1,803.80 = 747.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.25/1,803.80 = 747.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.25x = 1,803.80 × 747.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.25x = 1,348,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,779.79/1,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.77

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