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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.13, 1,790.71 and 800.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.13, 1,790.71 and 800.03 is: 1,104.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.13 : 1,790.71 = 800.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.13/1,790.71 = 800.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.13x = 1,790.71 × 800.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.13x = 1,432,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,624.20/1,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.46

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