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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.62, 1,397.57 and 804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.62, 1,397.57 and 804.45 is: 1,110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.62 : 1,397.57 = 804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.62/1,397.57 = 804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.62x = 1,397.57 × 804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.62x = 1,124,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,271.16/1,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.26

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