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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.60, 2,073.89 and 805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.60, 2,073.89 and 805.07 is: 1,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.60 : 2,073.89 = 805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.60/2,073.89 = 805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.60x = 2,073.89 × 805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.60x = 1,669,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,616.25/1,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.60

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