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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.36, 1,892.25 and 800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.36, 1,892.25 and 800.48 is: 1,199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.36 : 1,892.25 = 800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.36/1,892.25 = 800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.36x = 1,892.25 × 800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.36x = 1,514,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,698.82/1,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.90

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