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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.90, 1,801.62 and 808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.90, 1,801.62 and 808.20 is: 1,114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.90 : 1,801.62 = 808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.90/1,801.62 = 808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.90x = 1,801.62 × 808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.90x = 1,456,069.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,069.28/1,305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.99

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