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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.96, 1,802.38 and 809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.96, 1,802.38 and 809.04 is: 1,116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.96 : 1,802.38 = 809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.96/1,802.38 = 809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.96x = 1,802.38 × 809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.96x = 1,458,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,197.52/1,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.57

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