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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.88, 2,028.96 and 804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.88, 2,028.96 and 804.60 is: 1,206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.88 : 2,028.96 = 804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.88/2,028.96 = 804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.88x = 2,028.96 × 804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.88x = 1,632,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,501.22/1,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.69

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