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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.11, 1,980.72 and 801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.11, 1,980.72 and 801.54 is: 1,199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.11 : 1,980.72 = 801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.11/1,980.72 = 801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.11x = 1,980.72 × 801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.11x = 1,587,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,626.31/1,323.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.92

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