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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.77, 1,803.69 and 809.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.77, 1,803.69 and 809.13 is: 1,116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.77 : 1,803.69 = 809.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.77/1,803.69 = 809.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.77x = 1,803.69 × 809.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.77x = 1,459,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,421.12/1,306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.81

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