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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.94, 1,805.01 and 748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.94, 1,805.01 and 748.50 is: 1,032.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.94 : 1,805.01 = 748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.94/1,805.01 = 748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.94x = 1,805.01 × 748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.94x = 1,351,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,049.99/1,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.96

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