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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.74, 1,799.80 and 807.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.74, 1,799.80 and 807.03 is: 1,113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.74 : 1,799.80 = 807.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.74/1,799.80 = 807.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.74x = 1,799.80 × 807.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.74x = 1,452,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,492.59/1,304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.24

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