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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.68, 1,804.38 and 783.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.68, 1,804.38 and 783.71 is: 1,081.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.68 : 1,804.38 = 783.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.68/1,804.38 = 783.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.68x = 1,804.38 × 783.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.68x = 1,414,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,105.46/1,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.39

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