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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.60, 1,548.44 and 801.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.60, 1,548.44 and 801.35 is: 1,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.60 : 1,548.44 = 801.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.60/1,548.44 = 801.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.60x = 1,548.44 × 801.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.60x = 1,240,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,834.65/1,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.50

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