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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.27, 1,795.77 and 803.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.27, 1,795.77 and 803.93 is: 1,109.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.27 : 1,795.77 = 803.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.27/1,795.77 = 803.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.27x = 1,795.77 × 803.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.27x = 1,443,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,664.40/1,301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.43

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