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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.18, 1,658.63 and 804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.18, 1,658.63 and 804.47 is: 1,109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.18 : 1,658.63 = 804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.18/1,658.63 = 804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.18x = 1,658.63 × 804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.18x = 1,334,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,311.79/1,202.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.91

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