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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.68, 1,785.32 and 801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.68, 1,785.32 and 801.12 is: 1,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.68 : 1,785.32 = 801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.68/1,785.32 = 801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.68x = 1,785.32 × 801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.68x = 1,430,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,255.56/1,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.21

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