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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.22, 1,803.51 and 864.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.22, 1,803.51 and 864.69 is: 1,192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.22 : 1,803.51 = 864.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.22/1,803.51 = 864.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.22x = 1,803.51 × 864.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.22x = 1,559,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,477.06/1,307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.97

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