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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.70, 2,027.96 and 804.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.70, 2,027.96 and 804.21 is: 1,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.70 : 2,027.96 = 804.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.70/2,027.96 = 804.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.70x = 2,027.96 × 804.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.70x = 1,630,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,901.69/1,353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.78

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