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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.59, 1,802.12 and 808.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.59, 1,802.12 and 808.25 is: 1,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.59 : 1,802.12 = 808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.59/1,802.12 = 808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.59x = 1,802.12 × 808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.59x = 1,456,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,550.44/1,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.63

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