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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.62, 1,797.27 and 805.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.62, 1,797.27 and 805.28 is: 1,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.62 : 1,797.27 = 805.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.62/1,797.27 = 805.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.62x = 1,797.27 × 805.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.62x = 1,447,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,296.60/1,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.07

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