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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.49, 4,898.21 and 800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.49, 4,898.21 and 800.29 is: 1,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.49 : 4,898.21 = 800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.49/4,898.21 = 800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.49x = 4,898.21 × 800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.49x = 3,919,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,990.60/3,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.43

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