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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.24, 1,799.11 and 806.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.24, 1,799.11 and 806.53 is: 1,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.24 : 1,799.11 = 806.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.24/1,799.11 = 806.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.24x = 1,799.11 × 806.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.24x = 1,451,036.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,036.19/1,304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.55

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