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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.10, 1,692.39 and 800.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.10, 1,692.39 and 800.22 is: 1,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.10 : 1,692.39 = 800.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.10/1,692.39 = 800.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.10x = 1,692.39 × 800.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.10x = 1,354,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,284.33/1,130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.38

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