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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.64, 1,935.66 and 803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.64, 1,935.66 and 803.64 is: 1,206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.64 : 1,935.66 = 803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.64/1,935.66 = 803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.64x = 1,935.66 × 803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.64x = 1,555,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,573.80/1,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.21

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