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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.68, 1,794.98 and 803.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.68, 1,794.98 and 803.31 is: 1,108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.68 : 1,794.98 = 803.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.68/1,794.98 = 803.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.68x = 1,794.98 × 803.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.68x = 1,441,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,925.38/1,300.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.59

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