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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.92, 1,797.25 and 1,045.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.92, 1,797.25 and 1,045.48 is: 1,436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.92 : 1,797.25 = 1,045.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.92/1,797.25 = 1,045.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.92x = 1,797.25 × 1,045.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.92x = 1,878,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,983.70/1,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.62

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