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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.89, 1,797.51 and 806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.89, 1,797.51 and 806.25 is: 1,111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.89 : 1,797.51 = 806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.89/1,797.51 = 806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.89x = 1,797.51 × 806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.89x = 1,449,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,242.44/1,303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.48

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