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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.55, 1,802.31 and 808.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.55, 1,802.31 and 808.87 is: 1,115.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.55 : 1,802.31 = 808.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.55/1,802.31 = 808.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.55x = 1,802.31 × 808.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.55x = 1,457,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,834.49/1,306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.79

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