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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.40, 2,051.63 and 805.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.40, 2,051.63 and 805.82 is: 1,206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.40 : 2,051.63 = 805.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.40/2,051.63 = 805.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.40x = 2,051.63 × 805.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.40x = 1,653,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,230.20/1,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.39

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