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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.37, 1,903.77 and 800.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.37, 1,903.77 and 800.62 is: 1,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.37 : 1,903.77 = 800.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.37/1,903.77 = 800.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.37x = 1,903.77 × 800.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.37x = 1,524,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,196.34/1,269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.75

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