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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.87, 1,904.52 and 801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.87, 1,904.52 and 801.12 is: 1,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.87 : 1,904.52 = 801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.87/1,904.52 = 801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.87x = 1,904.52 × 801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.87x = 1,525,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,749.06/1,269.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.50

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