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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.15, 1,586.73 and 801.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.15, 1,586.73 and 801.04 is: 1,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.15 : 1,586.73 = 801.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.15/1,586.73 = 801.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.15x = 1,586.73 × 801.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.15x = 1,271,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,034.20/1,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.10

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