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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.97, 1,801.80 and 808.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.97, 1,801.80 and 808.29 is: 1,116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.97 : 1,801.80 = 808.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.97/1,801.80 = 808.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.97x = 1,801.80 × 808.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.97x = 1,456,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,376.92/1,304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.02

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