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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.58, 1,797.12 and 804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.58, 1,797.12 and 804.90 is: 1,111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.58 : 1,797.12 = 804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.58/1,797.12 = 804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.58x = 1,797.12 × 804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.58x = 1,446,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,501.89/1,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.34

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