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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.76, 1,802.29 and 808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.76, 1,802.29 and 808.12 is: 1,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.76 : 1,802.29 = 808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.76/1,802.29 = 808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.76x = 1,802.29 × 808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.76x = 1,456,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,457.58/1,305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.41

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