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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.80, 1,801.98 and 808.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.80, 1,801.98 and 808.31 is: 1,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.80 : 1,801.98 = 808.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.80/1,801.98 = 808.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.80x = 1,801.98 × 808.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.80x = 1,456,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,554.41/1,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.45

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