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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.44, 2,071.72 and 804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.44, 2,071.72 and 804.56 is: 1,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.44 : 2,071.72 = 804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.44/2,071.72 = 804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.44x = 2,071.72 × 804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.44x = 1,666,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,823.04/1,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.84

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