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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.45, 1,595.23 and 804.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.45, 1,595.23 and 804.67 is: 1,204.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.45 : 1,595.23 = 804.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.45/1,595.23 = 804.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.45x = 1,595.23 × 804.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.45x = 1,283,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,627.72/1,065.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.77

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