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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.97, 1,805.54 and 811.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.97, 1,805.54 and 811.17 is: 1,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.97 : 1,805.54 = 811.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.97/1,805.54 = 811.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.97x = 1,805.54 × 811.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.97x = 1,464,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,595.83/1,307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.75

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