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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.19, 1,197.18 and 701.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.19, 1,197.18 and 701.91 is: 1,050.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.19 : 1,197.18 = 701.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.19/1,197.18 = 701.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.19x = 1,197.18 × 701.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.19x = 840,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,312.61/800.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.14

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