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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.30, 1,653.75 and 805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.30, 1,653.75 and 805.64 is: 1,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.30 : 1,653.75 = 805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.30/1,653.75 = 805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.30x = 1,653.75 × 805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.30x = 1,332,318.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,318.88/1,199.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.92

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