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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837, 1,155.20 and 800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837, 1,155.20 and 800.09 is: 1,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837 : 1,155.20 = 800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837/1,155.20 = 800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837x = 1,155.20 × 800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837x = 924,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,254.19/837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.25

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