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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.41, 1,804.66 and 1,156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.41, 1,804.66 and 1,156.66 is: 1,594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.41 : 1,804.66 = 1,156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.41/1,804.66 = 1,156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.41x = 1,804.66 × 1,156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.41x = 2,087,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,377.14/1,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.14

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