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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.76, 1,675.68 and 800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.76, 1,675.68 and 800.96 is: 1,105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.76 : 1,675.68 = 800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.76/1,675.68 = 800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.76x = 1,675.68 × 800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.76x = 1,342,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,152.65/1,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.78

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