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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.45, 1,794.15 and 803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.45, 1,794.15 and 803.76 is: 1,108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.45 : 1,794.15 = 803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.45/1,794.15 = 803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.45x = 1,794.15 × 803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.45x = 1,442,066.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,066.00/1,301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.05

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