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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.62, 2,759.64 and 800.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.62, 2,759.64 and 800.08 is: 1,199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.62 : 2,759.64 = 800.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.62/2,759.64 = 800.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.62x = 2,759.64 × 800.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.62x = 2,207,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,932.77/1,840.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.56

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