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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.80, 1,747.48 and 800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.80, 1,747.48 and 800.24 is: 1,103.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.80 : 1,747.48 = 800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.80/1,747.48 = 800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.80x = 1,747.48 × 800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.80x = 1,398,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,403.40/1,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.89

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