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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.36, 1,791.03 and 800.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.36, 1,791.03 and 800.13 is: 1,103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.36 : 1,791.03 = 800.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.36/1,791.03 = 800.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.36x = 1,791.03 × 800.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.36x = 1,433,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,056.83/1,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.75

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