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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.96, 1,646.77 and 800.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.96, 1,646.77 and 800.30 is: 1,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.96 : 1,646.77 = 800.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.96/1,646.77 = 800.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.96x = 1,646.77 × 800.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.96x = 1,317,910.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,910.03/1,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.81

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