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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.40, 1,799.60 and 806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.40, 1,799.60 and 806.52 is: 1,112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.40 : 1,799.60 = 806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.40/1,799.60 = 806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.40x = 1,799.60 × 806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.40x = 1,451,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,413.39/1,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.71

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