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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.54, 1,791.52 and 801.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.54, 1,791.52 and 801.90 is: 1,105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.54 : 1,791.52 = 801.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.54/1,791.52 = 801.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.54x = 1,791.52 × 801.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.54x = 1,436,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,617.88/1,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.48

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