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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.69, 1,803.41 and 842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.69, 1,803.41 and 842.29 is: 1,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.69 : 1,803.41 = 842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.69/1,803.41 = 842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.69x = 1,803.41 × 842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.69x = 1,518,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,990.00/1,306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.47

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