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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.07, 1,817.98 and 801.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.07, 1,817.98 and 801.92 is: 1,200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.07 : 1,817.98 = 801.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.07/1,817.98 = 801.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.07x = 1,817.98 × 801.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.07x = 1,457,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,877.06/1,214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.82

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