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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.50, 1,555.18 and 805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.50, 1,555.18 and 805.44 is: 1,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.50 : 1,555.18 = 805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.50/1,555.18 = 805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.50x = 1,555.18 × 805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.50x = 1,252,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,607.06/1,038.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.18

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