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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.38, 1,864.08 and 805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.38, 1,864.08 and 805.08 is: 1,206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.38 : 1,864.08 = 805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.38/1,864.08 = 805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.38x = 1,864.08 × 805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.38x = 1,500,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,733.53/1,243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.98

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