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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.15, 1,804.86 and 1,086.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.15, 1,804.86 and 1,086.75 is: 1,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.15 : 1,804.86 = 1,086.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.15/1,804.86 = 1,086.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.15x = 1,804.86 × 1,086.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.15x = 1,961,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,431.61/1,308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.39

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