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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.55, 1,611.54 and 800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.55, 1,611.54 and 800.24 is: 1,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.55 : 1,611.54 = 800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.55/1,611.54 = 800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.55x = 1,611.54 × 800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.55x = 1,289,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,610.71/1,075.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.03

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