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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.06, 1,244.57 and 805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.06, 1,244.57 and 805.14 is: 1,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.06 : 1,244.57 = 805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.06/1,244.57 = 805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.06x = 1,244.57 × 805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.06x = 1,002,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,049.06/831.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.75

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