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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.62, 1,935.44 and 805.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.62, 1,935.44 and 805.29 is: 1,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.62 : 1,935.44 = 805.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.62/1,935.44 = 805.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.62x = 1,935.44 × 805.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.62x = 1,558,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,597.63/1,402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.21

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