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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.94, 2,041.83 and 805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.94, 2,041.83 and 805.98 is: 1,207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.94 : 2,041.83 = 805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.94/2,041.83 = 805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.94x = 2,041.83 × 805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.94x = 1,645,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,679.25/1,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.45

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