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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.34, 1,936.47 and 805.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.34, 1,936.47 and 805.76 is: 1,111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.34 : 1,936.47 = 805.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.34/1,936.47 = 805.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.34x = 1,936.47 × 805.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.34x = 1,560,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,330.07/1,403.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.87

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