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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.45, 1,804.20 and 747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.45, 1,804.20 and 747.89 is: 1,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.45 : 1,804.20 = 747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.45/1,804.20 = 747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.45x = 1,804.20 × 747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.45x = 1,349,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,334.12/1,307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.04

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