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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.32, 1,691.13 and 804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.32, 1,691.13 and 804.93 is: 1,110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.32 : 1,691.13 = 804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.32/1,691.13 = 804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.32x = 1,691.13 × 804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.32x = 1,361,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,241.27/1,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.93

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