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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.94, 1,646.74 and 800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.94, 1,646.74 and 800.20 is: 1,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.94 : 1,646.74 = 800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.94/1,646.74 = 800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.94x = 1,646.74 × 800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.94x = 1,317,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,721.35/1,192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.60

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