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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.46, 1,789.32 and 801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.46, 1,789.32 and 801.50 is: 1,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.46 : 1,789.32 = 801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.46/1,789.32 = 801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.46x = 1,789.32 × 801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.46x = 1,434,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,139.98/1,192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.67

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