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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.18, 1,190.60 and 756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.18, 1,190.60 and 756.44 is: 1,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.18 : 1,190.60 = 756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.18/1,190.60 = 756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.18x = 1,190.60 × 756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.18x = 900,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,615.03/800.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.52

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