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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.26, 1,447.98 and 800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.26, 1,447.98 and 800.86 is: 1,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.26 : 1,447.98 = 800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.26/1,447.98 = 800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.26x = 1,447.98 × 800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.26x = 1,159,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,629.26/1,049.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.19

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