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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.07, 1,586.60 and 801.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.07, 1,586.60 and 801.15 is: 1,104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.07 : 1,586.60 = 801.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.07/1,586.60 = 801.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.07x = 1,586.60 × 801.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.07x = 1,271,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,100.58/1,151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.28

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