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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.42, 1,804.54 and 865.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.42, 1,804.54 and 865.40 is: 1,194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.42 : 1,804.54 = 865.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.42/1,804.54 = 865.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.42x = 1,804.54 × 865.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.42x = 1,561,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,648.92/1,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.45

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