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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.92, 1,802.88 and 834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.92, 1,802.88 and 834.60 is: 1,151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.92 : 1,802.88 = 834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.92/1,802.88 = 834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.92x = 1,802.88 × 834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.92x = 1,504,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,683.65/1,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.32

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