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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.80, 1,757.36 and 800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.80, 1,757.36 and 800.80 is: 1,105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.80 : 1,757.36 = 800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.80/1,757.36 = 800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.80x = 1,757.36 × 800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.80x = 1,407,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,293.89/1,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.67

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