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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.73, 1,935.70 and 805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.73, 1,935.70 and 805.26 is: 1,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.73 : 1,935.70 = 805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.73/1,935.70 = 805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.73x = 1,935.70 × 805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.73x = 1,558,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,736.14/1,402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.21

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