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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.98, 1,804.41 and 835.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.98, 1,804.41 and 835.64 is: 1,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.98 : 1,804.41 = 835.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.98/1,804.41 = 835.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.98x = 1,804.41 × 835.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.98x = 1,507,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,837.17/1,307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.80

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