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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.06, 1,802.36 and 840.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.06, 1,802.36 and 840.32 is: 1,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.06 : 1,802.36 = 840.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.06/1,802.36 = 840.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.06x = 1,802.36 × 840.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.06x = 1,514,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,559.16/1,306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.64

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