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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.06, 1,934.28 and 803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.06, 1,934.28 and 803.52 is: 1,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.06 : 1,934.28 = 803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.06/1,934.28 = 803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.06x = 1,934.28 × 803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.06x = 1,554,232.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,232.67/1,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.78

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