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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.68, 1,804.68 and 914.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.68, 1,804.68 and 914.83 is: 1,262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.68 : 1,804.68 = 914.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.68/1,804.68 = 914.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.68x = 1,804.68 × 914.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.68x = 1,650,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,970.89/1,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.52

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