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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.27, 1,790.67 and 800.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.27, 1,790.67 and 800.47 is: 1,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.27 : 1,790.67 = 800.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.27/1,790.67 = 800.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.27x = 1,790.67 × 800.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.27x = 1,433,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,377.61/1,297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.92

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