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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.08, 1,683.03 and 800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.08, 1,683.03 and 800.50 is: 1,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.08 : 1,683.03 = 800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.08/1,683.03 = 800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.08x = 1,683.03 × 800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.08x = 1,347,265.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,265.52/1,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.24

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