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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.32, 1,684.12 and 801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.32, 1,684.12 and 801.38 is: 1,105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.32 : 1,684.12 = 801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.32/1,684.12 = 801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.32x = 1,684.12 × 801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.32x = 1,349,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,620.09/1,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.96

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