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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,201.28, 1,657.32 and 807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,201.28, 1,657.32 and 807.68 is: 1,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,201.28 : 1,657.32 = 807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,201.28/1,657.32 = 807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,201.28x = 1,657.32 × 807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,201.28x = 1,338,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,584.22/1,201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.30

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