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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.89, 1,797.59 and 805.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.89, 1,797.59 and 805.34 is: 1,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.89 : 1,797.59 = 805.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.89/1,797.59 = 805.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.89x = 1,797.59 × 805.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.89x = 1,447,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,677.64/1,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.13

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