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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.38, 1,805.90 and 867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.38, 1,805.90 and 867.12 is: 1,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.38 : 1,805.90 = 867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.38/1,805.90 = 867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.38x = 1,805.90 × 867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.38x = 1,565,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,932.01/1,309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.93

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