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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.72, 2,041.40 and 805.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.72, 2,041.40 and 805.46 is: 1,209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.72 : 2,041.40 = 805.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.72/2,041.40 = 805.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.72x = 2,041.40 × 805.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.72x = 1,644,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,251.81/1,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.26

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