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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.52, 1,587.25 and 801.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.52, 1,587.25 and 801.41 is: 1,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.52 : 1,587.25 = 801.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.52/1,587.25 = 801.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.52x = 1,587.25 × 801.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.52x = 1,272,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,039.99/1,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.62

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