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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.93, 1,795.26 and 803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.93, 1,795.26 and 803.32 is: 1,108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.93 : 1,795.26 = 803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.93/1,795.26 = 803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.93x = 1,795.26 × 803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.93x = 1,442,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,168.26/1,300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.57

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