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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.26, 2,028.80 and 804.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.26, 2,028.80 and 804.78 is: 1,205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.26 : 2,028.80 = 804.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.26/2,028.80 = 804.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.26x = 2,028.80 × 804.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.26x = 1,632,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,723.50/1,354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.62

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