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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.38, 1,804.32 and 747.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.38, 1,804.32 and 747.91 is: 1,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.38 : 1,804.32 = 747.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.38/1,804.32 = 747.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.38x = 1,804.32 × 747.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.38x = 1,349,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,468.97/1,307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.19

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