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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.12, 1,930.48 and 801.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.12, 1,930.48 and 801.96 is: 1,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.12 : 1,930.48 = 801.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.12/1,930.48 = 801.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.12x = 1,930.48 × 801.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.12x = 1,548,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,167.74/1,290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.02

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