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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.80, 1,647.78 and 801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.80, 1,647.78 and 801.80 is: 1,105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.80 : 1,647.78 = 801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.80/1,647.78 = 801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.80x = 1,647.78 × 801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.80x = 1,321,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,190.00/1,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.78

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