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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.87, 1,494.93 and 804.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.87, 1,494.93 and 804.11 is: 1,109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.87 : 1,494.93 = 804.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.87/1,494.93 = 804.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.87x = 1,494.93 × 804.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.87x = 1,202,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,080.69/1,083.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.06

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