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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.96, 2,075.16 and 805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.96, 2,075.16 and 805.52 is: 1,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.96 : 2,075.16 = 805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.96/2,075.16 = 805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.96x = 2,075.16 × 805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.96x = 1,671,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,582.88/1,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.70

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