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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.05, 1,807.44 and 809.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.05, 1,807.44 and 809.02 is: 1,214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.05 : 1,807.44 = 809.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.05/1,807.44 = 809.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.05x = 1,807.44 × 809.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.05x = 1,462,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,255.11/1,204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.45

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