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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.08, 1,932.24 and 801.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.08, 1,932.24 and 801.74 is: 1,200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.08 : 1,932.24 = 801.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.08/1,932.24 = 801.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.08x = 1,932.24 × 801.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.08x = 1,549,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,154.10/1,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.82

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