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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.28, 1,804.14 and 783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.28, 1,804.14 and 783.36 is: 1,081.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.28 : 1,804.14 = 783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.28/1,804.14 = 783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.28x = 1,804.14 × 783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.28x = 1,413,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,291.11/1,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.09

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