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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.12, 1,803.12 and 864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.12, 1,803.12 and 864.48 is: 1,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.12 : 1,803.12 = 864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.12/1,803.12 = 864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.12x = 1,803.12 × 864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.12x = 1,558,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,761.18/1,305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.34

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