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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.76, 1,448.40 and 801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.76, 1,448.40 and 801.28 is: 1,104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.76 : 1,448.40 = 801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.76/1,448.40 = 801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.76x = 1,448.40 × 801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.76x = 1,160,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,573.95/1,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.51

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