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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.70, 2,029.45 and 805.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.70, 2,029.45 and 805.21 is: 1,206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.70 : 2,029.45 = 805.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.70/2,029.45 = 805.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.70x = 2,029.45 × 805.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.70x = 1,634,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,133.43/1,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.27

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