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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.39, 1,546.27 and 800.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.39, 1,546.27 and 800.58 is: 1,199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.39 : 1,546.27 = 800.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.39/1,546.27 = 800.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.39x = 1,546.27 × 800.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.39x = 1,237,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,912.84/1,032.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.07

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