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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.28, 1,803.26 and 834.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.28, 1,803.26 and 834.82 is: 1,152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.28 : 1,803.26 = 834.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.28/1,803.26 = 834.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.28x = 1,803.26 × 834.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.28x = 1,505,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,397.51/1,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.43

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