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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.40, 1,805.10 and 866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.40, 1,805.10 and 866.04 is: 1,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.40 : 1,805.10 = 866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.40/1,805.10 = 866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.40x = 1,805.10 × 866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.40x = 1,563,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,288.80/1,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.72

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