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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.50, 1,835.77 and 801.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.50, 1,835.77 and 801.05 is: 1,202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.50 : 1,835.77 = 801.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.50/1,835.77 = 801.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.50x = 1,835.77 × 801.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.50x = 1,470,535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,535.73/1,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.89

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