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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.31, 1,795.10 and 803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.31, 1,795.10 and 803.61 is: 1,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.31 : 1,795.10 = 803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.31/1,795.10 = 803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.31x = 1,795.10 × 803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.31x = 1,442,556.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,556.29/1,301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.54

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