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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.04, 1,804.32 and 865.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.04, 1,804.32 and 865.28 is: 1,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.04 : 1,804.32 = 865.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.04/1,804.32 = 865.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.04x = 1,804.32 × 865.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.04x = 1,561,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,242.01/1,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.49

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