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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.41, 1,682.82 and 800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.41, 1,682.82 and 800.06 is: 1,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.41 : 1,682.82 = 800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.41/1,682.82 = 800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.41x = 1,682.82 × 800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.41x = 1,346,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,348.56/1,219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.10

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