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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.45, 1,562.38 and 801.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.45, 1,562.38 and 801.35 is: 1,104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.45 : 1,562.38 = 801.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.45/1,562.38 = 801.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.45x = 1,562.38 × 801.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.45x = 1,252,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,003.40/1,133.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.60

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