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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.11, 1,684.67 and 801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.11, 1,684.67 and 801.69 is: 1,106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.11 : 1,684.67 = 801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.11/1,684.67 = 801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.11x = 1,684.67 × 801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.11x = 1,350,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,572.77/1,221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.02

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