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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.50, 1,445.53 and 804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.50, 1,445.53 and 804.12 is: 1,205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.50 : 1,445.53 = 804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.50/1,445.53 = 804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.50x = 1,445.53 × 804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.50x = 1,162,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,379.58/964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.16

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