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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.53, 1,798.35 and 805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.53, 1,798.35 and 805.90 is: 1,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.53 : 1,798.35 = 805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.53/1,798.35 = 805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.53x = 1,798.35 × 805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.53x = 1,449,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,290.65/1,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.67

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