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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.78, 1,790.25 and 800.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.78, 1,790.25 and 800.02 is: 1,103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.78 : 1,790.25 = 800.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.78/1,790.25 = 800.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.78x = 1,790.25 × 800.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.78x = 1,432,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,235.81/1,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.60

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