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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.57, 1,804.38 and 748.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.57, 1,804.38 and 748.01 is: 1,032.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.57 : 1,804.38 = 748.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.57/1,804.38 = 748.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.57x = 1,804.38 × 748.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.57x = 1,349,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,694.28/1,307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.22

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