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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.79, 1,804.73 and 748.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.79, 1,804.73 and 748.43 is: 1,032.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.79 : 1,804.73 = 748.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.79/1,804.73 = 748.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.79x = 1,804.73 × 748.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.79x = 1,350,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,701.31/1,307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.81

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