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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.64, 1,729.26 and 808.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.64, 1,729.26 and 808.32 is: 1,210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.64 : 1,729.26 = 808.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.64/1,729.26 = 808.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.64x = 1,729.26 × 808.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.64x = 1,397,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,795.44/1,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.59

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