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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.15, 1,544.83 and 805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.15, 1,544.83 and 805.26 is: 1,110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.15 : 1,544.83 = 805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.15/1,544.83 = 805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.15x = 1,544.83 × 805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.15x = 1,243,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,989.81/1,120.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.56

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