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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.28, 1,652.80 and 804.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.28, 1,652.80 and 804.16 is: 1,110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.28 : 1,652.80 = 804.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.28/1,652.80 = 804.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.28x = 1,652.80 × 804.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.28x = 1,329,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,115.65/1,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.11

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