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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.26, 1,818.40 and 801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.26, 1,818.40 and 801.32 is: 1,201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.26 : 1,818.40 = 801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.26/1,818.40 = 801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.26x = 1,818.40 × 801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.26x = 1,457,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,107.19/1,212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.97

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