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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.47, 1,804.17 and 747.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.47, 1,804.17 and 747.93 is: 1,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.47 : 1,804.17 = 747.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.47/1,804.17 = 747.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.47x = 1,804.17 × 747.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.47x = 1,349,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,392.87/1,307.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.06

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