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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.16, 1,690.15 and 801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.16, 1,690.15 and 801.75 is: 1,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.16 : 1,690.15 = 801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.16/1,690.15 = 801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.16x = 1,690.15 × 801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.16x = 1,355,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,077.76/1,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.27

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