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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.55, 1,684.08 and 801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.55, 1,684.08 and 801.16 is: 1,104.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.55 : 1,684.08 = 801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.55/1,684.08 = 801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.55x = 1,684.08 × 801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.55x = 1,349,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,213.32/1,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.51

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