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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.21, 1,726.81 and 805.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.21, 1,726.81 and 805.22 is: 1,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.21 : 1,726.81 = 805.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.21/1,726.81 = 805.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.21x = 1,726.81 × 805.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.21x = 1,390,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,461.95/1,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.83

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