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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.08, 1,688.80 and 800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.08, 1,688.80 and 800.48 is: 1,200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.08 : 1,688.80 = 800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.08/1,688.80 = 800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.08x = 1,688.80 × 800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.08x = 1,351,850.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,850.62/1,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.49

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