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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.90, 1,933.35 and 801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.90, 1,933.35 and 801.28 is: 1,201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.90 : 1,933.35 = 801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.90/1,933.35 = 801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.90x = 1,933.35 × 801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.90x = 1,549,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,154.69/1,288.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.92

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