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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.56, 1,829.38 and 801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.56, 1,829.38 and 801.60 is: 1,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.56 : 1,829.38 = 801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.56/1,829.38 = 801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.56x = 1,829.38 × 801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.56x = 1,466,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,431.01/1,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.27

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