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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.55, 1,790.87 and 800.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.55, 1,790.87 and 800.66 is: 1,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.55 : 1,790.87 = 800.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.55/1,790.87 = 800.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.55x = 1,790.87 × 800.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.55x = 1,433,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,865.02/1,297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.06

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