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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.94, 2,072.70 and 804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.94, 2,072.70 and 804.60 is: 1,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.94 : 2,072.70 = 804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.94/2,072.70 = 804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.94x = 2,072.70 × 804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.94x = 1,667,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,694.42/1,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.91

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