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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.47, 2,079.41 and 800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.47, 2,079.41 and 800.24 is: 1,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.47 : 2,079.41 = 800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.47/2,079.41 = 800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.47x = 2,079.41 × 800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.47x = 1,664,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,012.66/1,386.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.18

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