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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.96, 1,800.84 and 807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.96, 1,800.84 and 807.50 is: 1,114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.96 : 1,800.84 = 807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.96/1,800.84 = 807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.96x = 1,800.84 × 807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.96x = 1,454,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,178.30/1,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.35

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