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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.72, 1,882.85 and 805.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.72, 1,882.85 and 805.01 is: 1,110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.72 : 1,882.85 = 805.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.72/1,882.85 = 805.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.72x = 1,882.85 × 805.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.72x = 1,515,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,699.64/1,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.63

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