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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.25, 1,799.98 and 928.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.25, 1,799.98 and 928.01 is: 1,390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.25 : 1,799.98 = 928.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.25/1,799.98 = 928.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.25x = 1,799.98 × 928.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.25x = 1,670,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,401.62/1,201.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.55

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