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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.84, 1,648.14 and 801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.84, 1,648.14 and 801.26 is: 1,106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.84 : 1,648.14 = 801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.84/1,648.14 = 801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.84x = 1,648.14 × 801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.84x = 1,320,588.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,588.66/1,193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.17

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