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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.03, 1,799.49 and 806.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.03, 1,799.49 and 806.72 is: 1,113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.03 : 1,799.49 = 806.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.03/1,799.49 = 806.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.03x = 1,799.49 × 806.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.03x = 1,451,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,675.58/1,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.23

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