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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.30, 1,804.29 and 783.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.30, 1,804.29 and 783.62 is: 1,081.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.30 : 1,804.29 = 783.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.30/1,804.29 = 783.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.30x = 1,804.29 × 783.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.30x = 1,413,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,877.73/1,307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.53

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