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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.05, 1,658.45 and 809.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.05, 1,658.45 and 809.30 is: 1,116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.05 : 1,658.45 = 809.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.05/1,658.45 = 809.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.05x = 1,658.45 × 809.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.05x = 1,342,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,183.59/1,202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.58

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