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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.42, 1,799.64 and 800.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.42, 1,799.64 and 800.52 is: 1,104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.42 : 1,799.64 = 800.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.42/1,799.64 = 800.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.42x = 1,799.64 × 800.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.42x = 1,440,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,647.81/1,304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.44

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