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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.73, 1,787.29 and 801.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.73, 1,787.29 and 801.51 is: 1,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.73 : 1,787.29 = 801.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.73/1,787.29 = 801.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.73x = 1,787.29 × 801.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.73x = 1,432,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,530.81/1,191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.06

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