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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.09, 2,246.96 and 804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.09, 2,246.96 and 804.02 is: 1,205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.09 : 2,246.96 = 804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.09/2,246.96 = 804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.09x = 2,246.96 × 804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.09x = 1,806,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,585.52/1,499.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.13

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