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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.41, 1,802.86 and 975.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.41, 1,802.86 and 975.31 is: 1,344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.41 : 1,802.86 = 975.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.41/1,802.86 = 975.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.41x = 1,802.86 × 975.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.41x = 1,758,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,347.39/1,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.91

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