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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.22, 1,894.20 and 800.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.22, 1,894.20 and 800.65 is: 1,200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.22 : 1,894.20 = 800.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.22/1,894.20 = 800.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.22x = 1,894.20 × 800.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.22x = 1,516,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516,595.10/1,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.58

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