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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.47, 1,806.23 and 811.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.47, 1,806.23 and 811.67 is: 1,120.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.47 : 1,806.23 = 811.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.47/1,806.23 = 811.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.47x = 1,806.23 × 811.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.47x = 1,466,058.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,058.65/1,308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.44

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