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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.60, 1,799.58 and 807.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.60, 1,799.58 and 807.13 is: 1,112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.60 : 1,799.58 = 807.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.60/1,799.58 = 807.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.60x = 1,799.58 × 807.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.60x = 1,452,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,495.01/1,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.51

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