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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.92, 4,898.79 and 800.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.92, 4,898.79 and 800.73 is: 1,201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.92 : 4,898.79 = 800.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.92/4,898.79 = 800.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.92x = 4,898.79 × 800.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.92x = 3,922,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,608.12/3,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.07

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