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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.52, 1,801.92 and 1,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.52, 1,801.92 and 1,045.44 is: 1,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.52 : 1,801.92 = 1,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.52/1,801.92 = 1,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.52x = 1,801.92 × 1,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.52x = 1,883,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,799.24/1,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.74

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