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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.38, 1,547.91 and 801.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.38, 1,547.91 and 801.45 is: 1,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.38 : 1,547.91 = 801.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.38/1,547.91 = 801.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.38x = 1,547.91 × 801.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.38x = 1,240,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,572.47/1,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.50

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