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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.70, 1,803.76 and 809.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.70, 1,803.76 and 809.71 is: 1,116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.70 : 1,803.76 = 809.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.70/1,803.76 = 809.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.70x = 1,803.76 × 809.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.70x = 1,460,515.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,515.98/1,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.86

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