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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.96, 1,805.24 and 865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.96, 1,805.24 and 865.88 is: 1,195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.96 : 1,805.24 = 865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.96/1,805.24 = 865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.96x = 1,805.24 × 865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.96x = 1,563,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,121.21/1,307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.08

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