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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.59, 1,804.71 and 783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.59, 1,804.71 and 783.70 is: 1,081.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.59 : 1,804.71 = 783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.59/1,804.71 = 783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.59x = 1,804.71 × 783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.59x = 1,414,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,353.48/1,307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.65

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