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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.49, 4,898.20 and 800.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.49, 4,898.20 and 800.30 is: 1,200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.49 : 4,898.20 = 800.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.49/4,898.20 = 800.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.49x = 4,898.20 × 800.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.49x = 3,920,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,029.46/3,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.44

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