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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.02, 1,933.64 and 805.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.02, 1,933.64 and 805.16 is: 1,207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.02 : 1,933.64 = 805.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.02/1,933.64 = 805.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.02x = 1,933.64 × 805.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.02x = 1,556,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,889.58/1,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.81

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