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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.47, 1,548.25 and 801.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.47, 1,548.25 and 801.22 is: 1,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.47 : 1,548.25 = 801.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.47/1,548.25 = 801.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.47x = 1,548.25 × 801.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.47x = 1,240,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,491.80/1,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.32

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