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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.24, 1,676.82 and 801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.24, 1,676.82 and 801 is: 1,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.24 : 1,676.82 = 801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.24/1,676.82 = 801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.24x = 1,676.82 × 801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.24x = 1,343,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,132.82/1,215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.24

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