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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.61, 1,804.32 and 747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.61, 1,804.32 and 747.90 is: 1,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.61 : 1,804.32 = 747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.61/1,804.32 = 747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.61x = 1,804.32 × 747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.61x = 1,349,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,450.93/1,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.00

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