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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.30, 1,936.69 and 805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.30, 1,936.69 and 805.88 is: 1,112.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.30 : 1,936.69 = 805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.30/1,936.69 = 805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.30x = 1,936.69 × 805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.30x = 1,560,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,731.36/1,403.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.19

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