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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.70, 1,802.88 and 809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.70, 1,802.88 and 809.36 is: 1,116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.70 : 1,802.88 = 809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.70/1,802.88 = 809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.70x = 1,802.88 × 809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.70x = 1,459,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,169.94/1,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.69

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