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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.30, 1,758.03 and 805.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.30, 1,758.03 and 805.18 is: 1,208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.30 : 1,758.03 = 805.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.30/1,758.03 = 805.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.30x = 1,758.03 × 805.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.30x = 1,415,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,530.60/1,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.51

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