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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.69, 1,546.11 and 800.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.69, 1,546.11 and 800.84 is: 1,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.69 : 1,546.11 = 800.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.69/1,546.11 = 800.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.69x = 1,546.11 × 800.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.69x = 1,238,179.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,179.00/1,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.15

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