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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.47, 1,428.26 and 800.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.47, 1,428.26 and 800.46 is: 1,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.47 : 1,428.26 = 800.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.47/1,428.26 = 800.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.47x = 1,428.26 × 800.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.47x = 1,143,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,265.00/1,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.04

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