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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.79, 2,093.52 and 804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.79, 2,093.52 and 804.06 is: 1,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.79 : 2,093.52 = 804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.79/2,093.52 = 804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.79x = 2,093.52 × 804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.79x = 1,683,315.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,315.69/1,397.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.27

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