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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.73, 1,251.14 and 800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.73, 1,251.14 and 800.09 is: 1,197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.73 : 1,251.14 = 800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.73/1,251.14 = 800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.73x = 1,251.14 × 800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.73x = 1,001,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,020.60/835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.78

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