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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.22, 1,935.72 and 803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.22, 1,935.72 and 803.62 is: 1,205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.22 : 1,935.72 = 803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.22/1,935.72 = 803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.22x = 1,935.72 × 803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.22x = 1,555,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,583.31/1,290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.67

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