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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.60, 1,980.38 and 801.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.60, 1,980.38 and 801.90 is: 1,200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.60 : 1,980.38 = 801.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.60/1,980.38 = 801.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.60x = 1,980.38 × 801.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.60x = 1,588,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,068.73/1,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.72

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