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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.30, 1,801.62 and 863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.30, 1,801.62 and 863.22 is: 1,191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.30 : 1,801.62 = 863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.30/1,801.62 = 863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.30x = 1,801.62 × 863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.30x = 1,555,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,194.42/1,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.45

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