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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.24, 1,948.41 and 800.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.24, 1,948.41 and 800.12 is: 1,197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.24 : 1,948.41 = 800.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.24/1,948.41 = 800.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.24x = 1,948.41 × 800.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.24x = 1,558,961.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,961.81/1,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.14

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