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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.39, 1,895.49 and 801.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.39, 1,895.49 and 801.56 is: 1,202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.39 : 1,895.49 = 801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.39/1,895.49 = 801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.39x = 1,895.49 × 801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.39x = 1,519,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,339.49/1,263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.59

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