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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.84, 1,747.23 and 800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.84, 1,747.23 and 800.36 is: 1,104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.84 : 1,747.23 = 800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.84/1,747.23 = 800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.84x = 1,747.23 × 800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.84x = 1,398,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,413.00/1,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.73

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