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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.04, 1,808.10 and 794.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.04, 1,808.10 and 794.37 is: 1,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.04 : 1,808.10 = 794.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.04/1,808.10 = 794.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.04x = 1,808.10 × 794.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.04x = 1,436,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,300.40/1,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.91

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