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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.24, 1,931.97 and 800.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.24, 1,931.97 and 800.81 is: 1,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.24 : 1,931.97 = 800.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.24/1,931.97 = 800.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.24x = 1,931.97 × 800.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.24x = 1,547,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,140.90/1,289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.04

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