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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.71, 1,803.48 and 834.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.71, 1,803.48 and 834.81 is: 1,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.71 : 1,803.48 = 834.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.71/1,803.48 = 834.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.71x = 1,803.48 × 834.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.71x = 1,505,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,563.14/1,306.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.18

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