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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.32, 1,803.36 and 782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.32, 1,803.36 and 782.44 is: 1,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.32 : 1,803.36 = 782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.32/1,803.36 = 782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.32x = 1,803.36 × 782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.32x = 1,411,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,021.00/1,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.32

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