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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.98, 1,805.10 and 865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.98, 1,805.10 and 865.12 is: 1,193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.98 : 1,805.10 = 865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.98/1,805.10 = 865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.98x = 1,805.10 × 865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.98x = 1,561,628.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,628.11/1,307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.92

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