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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.72, 1,795.88 and 804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.72, 1,795.88 and 804 is: 1,110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.72 : 1,795.88 = 804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.72/1,795.88 = 804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.72x = 1,795.88 × 804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.72x = 1,443,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,887.52/1,300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.07

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