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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.16, 1,652.88 and 804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.16, 1,652.88 and 804.88 is: 1,111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.16 : 1,652.88 = 804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.16/1,652.88 = 804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.16x = 1,652.88 × 804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.16x = 1,330,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,370.05/1,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.27

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