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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.78, 1,654.07 and 801.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.78, 1,654.07 and 801.47 is: 1,104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.78 : 1,654.07 = 801.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.78/1,654.07 = 801.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.78x = 1,654.07 × 801.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.78x = 1,325,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,687.48/1,199.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.94

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