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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.78, 1,726.73 and 805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.78, 1,726.73 and 805.29 is: 1,206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.78 : 1,726.73 = 805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.78/1,726.73 = 805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.78x = 1,726.73 × 805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.78x = 1,390,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,514.38/1,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.23

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