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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.62, 1,982.34 and 804.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.62, 1,982.34 and 804.36 is: 1,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.62 : 1,982.34 = 804.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.62/1,982.34 = 804.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.62x = 1,982.34 × 804.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.62x = 1,594,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,515.00/1,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.75

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