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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.02, 1,791.51 and 801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.02, 1,791.51 and 801.14 is: 1,104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.02 : 1,791.51 = 801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.02/1,791.51 = 801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.02x = 1,791.51 × 801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.02x = 1,435,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,250.32/1,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.87

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