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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.72, 1,562.68 and 801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.72, 1,562.68 and 801.60 is: 1,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.72 : 1,562.68 = 801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.72/1,562.68 = 801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.72x = 1,562.68 × 801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.72x = 1,252,644.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,644.29/1,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.90

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