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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.09, 1,936.22 and 805.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.09, 1,936.22 and 805.68 is: 1,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.09 : 1,936.22 = 805.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.09/1,936.22 = 805.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.09x = 1,936.22 × 805.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.09x = 1,559,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,974.23/1,403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.81

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