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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.90, 1,512.23 and 801.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.90, 1,512.23 and 801.33 is: 1,105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.90 : 1,512.23 = 801.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.90/1,512.23 = 801.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.90x = 1,512.23 × 801.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.90x = 1,211,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,795.27/1,095.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.75

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