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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.72, 1,533.81 and 805.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.72, 1,533.81 and 805.76 is: 1,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.72 : 1,533.81 = 805.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.72/1,533.81 = 805.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.72x = 1,533.81 × 805.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.72x = 1,235,882.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,882.75/1,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.25

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