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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.69, 1,547.61 and 801.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.69, 1,547.61 and 801.84 is: 1,201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.69 : 1,547.61 = 801.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.69/1,547.61 = 801.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.69x = 1,547.61 × 801.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.69x = 1,240,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,935.60/1,032.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.65

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