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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.39, 1,796.85 and 804.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.39, 1,796.85 and 804.51 is: 1,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.39 : 1,796.85 = 804.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.39/1,796.85 = 804.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.39x = 1,796.85 × 804.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.39x = 1,445,583.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,583.79/1,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.95

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