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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.18, 2,019.20 and 801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.18, 2,019.20 and 801.82 is: 1,202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.18 : 2,019.20 = 801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.18/2,019.20 = 801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.18x = 2,019.20 × 801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.18x = 1,619,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,031.90/1,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.68

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