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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.32, 1,799.20 and 807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.32, 1,799.20 and 807.04 is: 1,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.32 : 1,799.20 = 807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.32/1,799.20 = 807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.32x = 1,799.20 × 807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.32x = 1,452,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,026.37/1,304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.24

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