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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.73, 2,078.60 and 800.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.73, 2,078.60 and 800.19 is: 1,200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.73 : 2,078.60 = 800.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.73/2,078.60 = 800.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.73x = 2,078.60 × 800.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.73x = 1,663,270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,270.93/1,385.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.29

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