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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.02, 1,663.46 and 807.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.02, 1,663.46 and 807.31 is: 1,114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.02 : 1,663.46 = 807.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.02/1,663.46 = 807.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.02x = 1,663.46 × 807.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.02x = 1,342,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,927.89/1,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.44

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