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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.94, 1,805.13 and 843.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.94, 1,805.13 and 843.54 is: 1,164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.94 : 1,805.13 = 843.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.94/1,805.13 = 843.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.94x = 1,805.13 × 843.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.94x = 1,522,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,699.36/1,307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.20

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