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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.03, 2,301.48 and 805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.03, 2,301.48 and 805.12 is: 1,207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.03 : 2,301.48 = 805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.03/2,301.48 = 805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.03x = 2,301.48 × 805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.03x = 1,852,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,967.58/1,535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.12

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