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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.04, 1,753.56 and 805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.04, 1,753.56 and 805.20 is: 1,110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.04 : 1,753.56 = 805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.04/1,753.56 = 805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.04x = 1,753.56 × 805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.04x = 1,411,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,966.51/1,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.87

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