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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.41, 1,803.45 and 809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.41, 1,803.45 and 809.34 is: 1,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.41 : 1,803.45 = 809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.41/1,803.45 = 809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.41x = 1,803.45 × 809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.41x = 1,459,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,604.22/1,306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.26

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