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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.62, 2,041.35 and 805.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.62, 2,041.35 and 805.67 is: 1,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.62 : 2,041.35 = 805.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.62/2,041.35 = 805.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.62x = 2,041.35 × 805.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.62x = 1,644,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,644.25/1,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.97

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