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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.05, 1,806.57 and 811.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.05, 1,806.57 and 811.71 is: 1,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.05 : 1,806.57 = 811.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.05/1,806.57 = 811.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.05x = 1,806.57 × 811.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.05x = 1,466,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,410.93/1,309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.21

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