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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.98, 1,903.65 and 804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.98, 1,903.65 and 804.96 is: 1,209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.98 : 1,903.65 = 804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.98/1,903.65 = 804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.98x = 1,903.65 × 804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.98x = 1,532,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,362.10/1,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.47

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