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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.52, 1,518.62 and 805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.52, 1,518.62 and 805.95 is: 1,112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.52 : 1,518.62 = 805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.52/1,518.62 = 805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.52x = 1,518.62 × 805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.52x = 1,223,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,927.76/1,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.14

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