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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.89, 1,199.93 and 800.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.89, 1,199.93 and 800.15 is: 1,102.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.89 : 1,199.93 = 800.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.89/1,199.93 = 800.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.89x = 1,199.93 × 800.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.89x = 960,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,113.99/870.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.46

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