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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.89, 1,807.09 and 837.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.89, 1,807.09 and 837.69 is: 1,155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.89 : 1,807.09 = 837.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.89/1,807.09 = 837.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.89x = 1,807.09 × 837.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.89x = 1,513,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,781.22/1,309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.66

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