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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.41, 1,805.39 and 975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.41, 1,805.39 and 975.26 is: 1,346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.41 : 1,805.39 = 975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.41/1,805.39 = 975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.41x = 1,805.39 × 975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.41x = 1,760,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,723.28/1,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.73

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