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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.32, 1,656.56 and 808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.32, 1,656.56 and 808.16 is: 1,115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.32 : 1,656.56 = 808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.32/1,656.56 = 808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.32x = 1,656.56 × 808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.32x = 1,338,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,765.53/1,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.34

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