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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.72, 1,646.61 and 801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.72, 1,646.61 and 801.82 is: 1,106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.72 : 1,646.61 = 801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.72/1,646.61 = 801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.72x = 1,646.61 × 801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.72x = 1,320,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,284.83/1,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.95

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