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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.39, 1,796.82 and 805.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.39, 1,796.82 and 805.75 is: 1,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.39 : 1,796.82 = 805.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.39/1,796.82 = 805.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.39x = 1,796.82 × 805.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.39x = 1,447,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,783.22/1,303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.78

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