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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.36, 1,803.11 and 808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.36, 1,803.11 and 808.70 is: 1,116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.36 : 1,803.11 = 808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.36/1,803.11 = 808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.36x = 1,803.11 × 808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.36x = 1,458,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,181.59/1,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.22

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