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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.44, 1,649.52 and 804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.44, 1,649.52 and 804.14 is: 1,204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.44 : 1,649.52 = 804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.44/1,649.52 = 804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.44x = 1,649.52 × 804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.44x = 1,326,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,445.01/1,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.28

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