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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.88, 1,803.89 and 841.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.88, 1,803.89 and 841.13 is: 1,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.88 : 1,803.89 = 841.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.88/1,803.89 = 841.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.88x = 1,803.89 × 841.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.88x = 1,517,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,306.00/1,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.01

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