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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.93, 1,802.27 and 858.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.93, 1,802.27 and 858.07 is: 1,184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.93 : 1,802.27 = 858.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.93/1,802.27 = 858.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.93x = 1,802.27 × 858.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.93x = 1,546,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,473.82/1,305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.19

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