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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.73, 1,804.28 and 1,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.73, 1,804.28 and 1,059.16 is: 1,462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.73 : 1,804.28 = 1,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.73/1,804.28 = 1,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.73x = 1,804.28 × 1,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.73x = 1,911,010.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,010.98/1,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.43

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