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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.63, 1,804.09 and 841.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.63, 1,804.09 and 841.69 is: 1,162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.63 : 1,804.09 = 841.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.63/1,804.09 = 841.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.63x = 1,804.09 × 841.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.63x = 1,518,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,475.49/1,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.14

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