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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.76, 1,639.98 and 804.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.76, 1,639.98 and 804.84 is: 1,208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.76 : 1,639.98 = 804.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.76/1,639.98 = 804.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.76x = 1,639.98 × 804.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.76x = 1,319,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,921.50/1,091.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.99

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