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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.03, 1,801.96 and 840.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.03, 1,801.96 and 840.55 is: 1,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.03 : 1,801.96 = 840.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.03/1,801.96 = 840.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.03x = 1,801.96 × 840.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.03x = 1,514,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,637.48/1,306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.73

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