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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.26, 1,804.94 and 867.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.26, 1,804.94 and 867.00 is: 1,195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.26 : 1,804.94 = 867.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.26/1,804.94 = 867.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.26x = 1,804.94 × 867.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.26x = 1,564,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,869.62/1,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.24

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