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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.77, 1,587.60 and 801.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.77, 1,587.60 and 801.66 is: 1,105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.77 : 1,587.60 = 801.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.77/1,587.60 = 801.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.77x = 1,587.60 × 801.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.77x = 1,272,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,715.42/1,150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.97

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