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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.22, 1,804.05 and 914.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.22, 1,804.05 and 914.10 is: 1,261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.22 : 1,804.05 = 914.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.22/1,804.05 = 914.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.22x = 1,804.05 × 914.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.22x = 1,649,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,082.11/1,307.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.52

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