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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.31, 1,408.16 and 800.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.31, 1,408.16 and 800.87 is: 1,103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.31 : 1,408.16 = 800.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.31/1,408.16 = 800.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.31x = 1,408.16 × 800.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.31x = 1,127,753.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,753.10/1,022.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.14

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