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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.71, 1,804.86 and 835.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.71, 1,804.86 and 835.81 is: 1,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.71 : 1,804.86 = 835.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.71/1,804.86 = 835.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.71x = 1,804.86 × 835.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.71x = 1,508,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,520.04/1,307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.56

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