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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.54, 1,652.67 and 805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.54, 1,652.67 and 805.14 is: 1,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.54 : 1,652.67 = 805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.54/1,652.67 = 805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.54x = 1,652.67 × 805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.54x = 1,330,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,630.72/1,197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.14

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