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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.49, 1,671.33 and 805.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.49, 1,671.33 and 805.86 is: 1,207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.49 : 1,671.33 = 805.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.49/1,671.33 = 805.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.49x = 1,671.33 × 805.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.49x = 1,346,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,857.99/1,115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.41

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