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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.46, 1,231.43 and 800.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.46, 1,231.43 and 800.46 is: 1,191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.46 : 1,231.43 = 800.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.46/1,231.43 = 800.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.46x = 1,231.43 × 800.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.46x = 985,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,706.46/827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.24

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