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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.88, 1,806.04 and 975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.88, 1,806.04 and 975.73 is: 1,347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.88 : 1,806.04 = 975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.88/1,806.04 = 975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.88x = 1,806.04 × 975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.88x = 1,762,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,204.11/1,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.38

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