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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.48, 1,648.83 and 801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.48, 1,648.83 and 801.72 is: 1,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.48 : 1,648.83 = 801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.48/1,648.83 = 801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.48x = 1,648.83 × 801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.48x = 1,321,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,899.99/1,194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.67

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