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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.39, 1,654.07 and 800.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.39, 1,654.07 and 800.07 is: 1,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.39 : 1,654.07 = 800.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.39/1,654.07 = 800.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.39x = 1,654.07 × 800.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.39x = 1,323,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,367.78/1,198.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.29

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