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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.42, 1,684.17 and 801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.42, 1,684.17 and 801.42 is: 1,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.42 : 1,684.17 = 801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.42/1,684.17 = 801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.42x = 1,684.17 × 801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.42x = 1,349,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,727.52/1,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.31

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