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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.03, 1,806.53 and 811.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.03, 1,806.53 and 811.93 is: 1,120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.03 : 1,806.53 = 811.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.03/1,806.53 = 811.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.03x = 1,806.53 × 811.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.03x = 1,466,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,775.90/1,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.51

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