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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.47, 1,802.89 and 809.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.47, 1,802.89 and 809.94 is: 1,117.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.47 : 1,802.89 = 809.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.47/1,802.89 = 809.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.47x = 1,802.89 × 809.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.47x = 1,460,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,232.73/1,306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.69

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