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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.20, 1,554.30 and 801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.20, 1,554.30 and 801.30 is: 1,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.20 : 1,554.30 = 801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.20/1,554.30 = 801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.20x = 1,554.30 × 801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.20x = 1,245,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,460.59/1,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.95

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