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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.04, 1,273.02 and 800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.04, 1,273.02 and 800.04 is: 1,200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.04 : 1,273.02 = 800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.04/1,273.02 = 800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.04x = 1,273.02 × 800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.04x = 1,018,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,466.92/848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.97

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