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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.28, 1,802.88 and 841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.28, 1,802.88 and 841.44 is: 1,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.28 : 1,802.88 = 841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.28/1,802.88 = 841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.28x = 1,802.88 × 841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.28x = 1,517,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,015.35/1,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.44

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