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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.03, 2,299.98 and 804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.03, 2,299.98 and 804.12 is: 1,205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.03 : 2,299.98 = 804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.03/2,299.98 = 804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.03x = 2,299.98 × 804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.03x = 1,849,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,459.92/1,534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.62

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