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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.20, 1,194.49 and 703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.20, 1,194.49 and 703 is: 1,049.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.20 : 1,194.49 = 703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.20/1,194.49 = 703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.20x = 1,194.49 × 703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.20x = 839,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,726.47/800.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.40

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