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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.07, 1,656.16 and 801.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.07, 1,656.16 and 801.04 is: 1,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.07 : 1,656.16 = 801.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.07/1,656.16 = 801.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.07x = 1,656.16 × 801.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.07x = 1,326,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,650.41/1,200.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.48

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