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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.62, 1,802.44 and 991.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.62, 1,802.44 and 991.87 is: 1,367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.62 : 1,802.44 = 991.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.62/1,802.44 = 991.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.62x = 1,802.44 × 991.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.62x = 1,787,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,786.16/1,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.21

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