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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.31, 1,795.95 and 803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.31, 1,795.95 and 803.97 is: 1,109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.31 : 1,795.95 = 803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.31/1,795.95 = 803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.31x = 1,795.95 × 803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.31x = 1,443,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,889.92/1,301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.57

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