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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.31, 1,803.54 and 864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.31, 1,803.54 and 864.80 is: 1,193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.31 : 1,803.54 = 864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.31/1,803.54 = 864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.31x = 1,803.54 × 864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.31x = 1,559,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,701.39/1,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.98

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