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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.64, 4,898.40 and 800.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.64, 4,898.40 and 800.48 is: 1,200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.64 : 4,898.40 = 800.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.64/4,898.40 = 800.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.64x = 4,898.40 × 800.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.64x = 3,921,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,046.74/3,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.70

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