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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132, 1,561.52 and 801.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132, 1,561.52 and 801.93 is: 1,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132 : 1,561.52 = 801.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132/1,561.52 = 801.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132x = 1,561.52 × 801.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132x = 1,252,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,229.73/1,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.21

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