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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.96, 1,805.12 and 811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.96, 1,805.12 and 811.04 is: 1,119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.96 : 1,805.12 = 811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.96/1,805.12 = 811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.96x = 1,805.12 × 811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.96x = 1,464,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,024.52/1,307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.32

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