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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.49, 1,802.43 and 808.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.49, 1,802.43 and 808.25 is: 1,115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.49 : 1,802.43 = 808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.49/1,802.43 = 808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.49x = 1,802.43 × 808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.49x = 1,456,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,805.04/1,306.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.06

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