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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.13, 1,803.83 and 842.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.13, 1,803.83 and 842.19 is: 1,162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.13 : 1,803.83 = 842.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.13/1,803.83 = 842.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.13x = 1,803.83 × 842.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.13x = 1,519,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,167.59/1,307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.22

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