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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.76, 1,620.51 and 801.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.76, 1,620.51 and 801.62 is: 1,105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.76 : 1,620.51 = 801.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.76/1,620.51 = 801.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.76x = 1,620.51 × 801.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.76x = 1,299,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,033.23/1,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.79

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