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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.36, 1,521.28 and 800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.36, 1,521.28 and 800.36 is: 1,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.36 : 1,521.28 = 800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.36/1,521.28 = 800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.36x = 1,521.28 × 800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.36x = 1,217,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,571.66/1,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.97

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