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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.80, 1,805.61 and 810.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.80, 1,805.61 and 810.97 is: 1,119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.80 : 1,805.61 = 810.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.80/1,805.61 = 810.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.80x = 1,805.61 × 810.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.80x = 1,464,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,295.54/1,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.66

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