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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.62, 1,800.28 and 807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.62, 1,800.28 and 807.27 is: 1,113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.62 : 1,800.28 = 807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.62/1,800.28 = 807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.62x = 1,800.28 × 807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.62x = 1,453,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,312.04/1,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.97

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