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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.36, 1,595.55 and 801.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.36, 1,595.55 and 801.73 is: 1,106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.36 : 1,595.55 = 801.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.36/1,595.55 = 801.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.36x = 1,595.55 × 801.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.36x = 1,279,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,200.30/1,156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.23

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