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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.28, 2,134.79 and 805.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.28, 2,134.79 and 805.04 is: 1,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.28 : 2,134.79 = 805.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.28/2,134.79 = 805.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.28x = 2,134.79 × 805.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.28x = 1,718,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,582.68/1,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.48

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