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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.92, 1,682.52 and 800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.92, 1,682.52 and 800.24 is: 1,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.92 : 1,682.52 = 800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.92/1,682.52 = 800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.92x = 1,682.52 × 800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.92x = 1,346,419.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,419.80/1,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.70

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