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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.94, 1,804.86 and 783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.94, 1,804.86 and 783.90 is: 1,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.94 : 1,804.86 = 783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.94/1,804.86 = 783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.94x = 1,804.86 × 783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.94x = 1,414,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,829.75/1,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.72

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